My wife and I were down at the beach and trying to find a place to park in one of the many, and somewhat expensive, public parking lots. We were trying to get down to the beach in time to watch the sunset—one of my all time favorite things to do. After several failed attempts, we finally found one spot in the last lot so we pulled into the only space available.
As we were about to pay the price of parking there, a woman came up to us and said she had just paid for two hours(all the time we needed) but she had just been called back home and asked if we would like to have her parking pass. She refused to take any money for it and insisted that we take it. We gladly accepted it and thanked her for her kindness.
It was truly a “paying it forward” experience that we have often done, but one that hasn’t been done to us that often. I smiled at her with such gratitude. It was more than the price of the parking pass. Accepting the kindness of others is part of this process. We felt that and blessed by that kindness.
We got down to the beach in time to watch the sun setting because of this woman’s kindness and we were so grateful. It was a wonderful experience and the sunset was such a wonderful sight！
1.What problem did the author meet at the beach?
A.He couldn’t afford the parking fee. B.He didn’t find time to watch sunset.
C.He failed to find a good place to relax. D.He met with difficulty when parking his car.
2.Why did the woman give her parking pass to the author?
A.It would be out of date soon. B.She had to go home quickly.
C.It offered too short a parking period. D.She expected the author to watch the sunset on time.
3.What does the underlined word “gratitude” in paragraph 3 mean?
A.Apology. B.Appreciation. C.Regret. D.Sadness.
4.Which can be the best title for the text?
A.The Gift of a Sunset B.A Hard Parking
C.The Beauty of Dawn D.A Woman’s Bad Luck
Nice Places in America
The Doaks’ House in Waterford, Ohio
In the small town of Waterford, Ohio, one local household stands out. One fall Saturday every other year or so, Roger and Shirley Doak open their doors for family, friends and strangers. Since the 1960s, they’ve turned a day devoted to making apple butter into an all-day event. They start the fire at dawn, then take turns stirring it, and have a buffet until sunset. By the end of the day, they’ve created apple butter together.
Pflugerville High School, Texas
In a school of about 2,300 people, students love each other, regardless of race or ability. Perhaps the school spirit comes from events like Pay It Forward Day, which rewards students for kindness or the Coats for Kids Drive, a competition challenging schools to donate the most coats-which Pflugerville has won for the past six years.
Oriole Park in Baltimore, Maryland
Sure, Oriole Park in Baltimore, Maryland, is a fun place to watch a baseball game with a family. But this stadium goes beyond rooting for the home team; it also roots for acts of kindness. During weekend games, one of the nicest students to catch our eye was a middle school boy named Thomas Moore who grew his hair long enough to donate it to children with cancer.
Rock Hall, Maryland
The sign to Rock Hall, Maryland, should be your first mark that you’ll be welcomed. It shows off the town’s motto, “Nice People Live Here.” And they aren’t just empty words. Take a walk around the town and you’ll see so many kind waves that strangers must think they’ve been mistaken for someone else.
1.What can you do when you attend the event in the town of Waterford, Ohio?
A.Donate clothes to strangers. B.Make your favourite apple juice.
C.Experience the friendly school life. D.Watch local people making apple butter.
2.What can we learn about the people in Rock Hall, Maryland?
A.They are easily mistaken in remembering people. B.They often ignore strangers.
C.They are friendly. D.They like walking around the town with strangers.
3.Which of the following is the most suitable place to enjoy a sports game?
A.Oriole Park in Baltimore, Maryland. B.Pflugerville High School, Texas.
C.The Doaks’ House in Waterford, Ohio. D.Rock Hall, Maryland.
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Last summer holiday, I tried a new way to explore the Forbidden City, where left me deep impression. To avoid waste time buying a ticket on the spot, I made a reservation online. I got my ticket from a machine without difficulty and start the exploration. I was deep attracted by the grand architecture. To my excite, I could scan the QR codes to get detailed informations. With the vr glasses on, I even found me back to the time when the palace was under construction. How impressive! I found the Forbidden City both traditional or modern because of our history is made alive here.
Brandon and Derek's mother, Beth Lash, shared a Facebook video on Dec. 25, 2017.when Bandon _______his card out loud. On Brandon Lash's 24th birthday, his little brother, Derek, _______him with a rather large card filled with an even bigger _______．
"I have always _______you，" Brandon reads from the front of the card, _______by this brother．
"I love spending time with you. I'm so _______I have you for my brother. You have always been there for me, even though I get on your nerves sometimes．You will always have a piece of my heart，" Brandon continues, opening up the _______．
"And now you will have my _______, too. We are a _______match．" Brandon reads, ________the card to the floor and breaking down into ________．
Brandon has kidney receives ________three times a week, and was told that he had been recommended for the transplant list. Unfortunately, his parents are not a match, but ________, his brother is．
"I can't believe Derek would ________so much all this for me，" Brandon tells the publication. " He's giving me a ________to have a healthy life again. I________can't believe it's happening．"
"I________seeing him sick and knew something needed to be done to make him healthy again．" Derek adds. "Not only was I the________thing to do, but the only thing to do. He's my brother. We didn't know ________he could be on the transplant list, and I knew I just wanted my ________brother back．"
1.A.read B.sang C.called D.shouted
2.A.provided B.issued C.presented D.supplied
3.A.claim B.award C.smile D.surprise
4.A.taken charge of B.looked up to C.got hold of D.lived up to
5.A.signed B.drawn C.written D.described
6.A.thankful B.satisfied C.awkward D.confused
7.A.paper B.card C.book D.cover
8.A.nerves B.eves C.kidney D.heart
9.A.perfect B.possible C.equal D.friendly
10.A.losing B.dropping C.throwing D.blowing
11.A.screams B.worries C.laughs D.tears
12.A.treatments B.experiments C.directions D.observations
13.A.finally B.possibly C.luckily D.exactly
14.A.advise B.experience C.allow D.sacrifice
15.A.chance B.fortune C.accident D.occasion
16.A.always B.already C.forever D.still
17.A.regretted B.minded C.hated D.opposed
18.A.fair B.right C.normal D.real
19.A.when B.how long C.how much D.while
20.A.lovely B.brave C.honest D.healthy
It is very important for kids to be courageous. A brave child is more likely to withstand negative peer pressure, say no to temptations (诱惑) and fight the good fight. 1. It boosts kids’ resilience (适应力), confidence and willpower as their as well as their learning, performance and school engagement. Here are several ways to develop kids’ courage:
Set a model of courage. Kids who watch their parents stick their necks out to do the right thing are more likely to do the same. 2. Then express how good it feels when you conquer your fear instead of taking a shortcut. Your kids will learn how to take on the tough challenge they face by witnessing how you tackle your fears.
3. Research finds that kids are more likely to be courageous if they believe that their parents encourage them to support those in need. Discuss bravery with your kids: Tell them “Courage is making the choice to do what you know is right even if you are afraid.”
Ask your kids to share their acts of bravery. Learning to be brave takes practice, so encourage your children to do something courageous every day.4.A mom I talked to had her kids share their brave deeds at dinner time.
Teach your kids how to reduce their fears. If not kept under control, fear can be powerful. 5. You might encourage positive self-talk, such as saying, “I can handle this” or “I have courage to do this.” Or teach your child to take slow, deep breaths to find courage.
A.Talk about values and courage.
B.Courage has other surprising benefits.
C.The good news is that courage can be taught.
D.Teach your children simple strategies to be brave.
E.Let your children see you step out of your comfort zone.
F.In today’s uncertain world, kids will need courage and confidence.
G.Then take time to focus on their courageous breakthroughs.
