The story began 4 years ago. My wife would _______ a homeless man near where she works. The week before Christmas she said she wanted to buy him a new _______. Actually, we are a step away from being _______ ourselves most months but we try to _________when we can.
We got some money together, and we were thinking of what else he might _______ since we were giving him a coat. We decided to buy him a _______ and fill it with useful things, a hat, soap, etc.
The stories on Kind Spring and the generosity of strangers have been _______ us. We bought backpacks _______ and gave them out on Christmas Eve to people who would otherwise have nothing to _______.We deeply know it feels wonderful to have someone ________ you at Christmas.
We prepared 10 backpacks on the ________Christmas Eve, 15 the year after and this year we really ________. We set up a GoFundMe account(账户), and ________ donations(捐赠物) of canned goods, new socks, etc. A friend who works at a department store ________ her family discount to get us 50 new backpacks that would have ________ cost us $300. My job brings me to CVS (便利店)often and I was able to get 50 backpacks at a deep ________ when the store manager heard ________ I needed so many. Unbelievably, another friend contributed her ________: She put together 25 backpacks with her little daughters.
I still can’t ________ to give my wife something to open on Christmas Day , but the ________ we feel giving out these backpacks on Christmas Eve makes up for it.
1.A.see B.argue C.deliver D.call
2.A.umbrella B.coat C.hat D.razor
3.A.lazy B.rich C.healthy D.homeless
4.A.work B.learn C.help D.guide
5.A.describe B.receive C.need D.discover
6.A.backpack B.box C.suitcase D.sweater
7.A.reminding B.impressing C.preventing D.puzzling
8.A.even B.indeed C.again D.also
9.A.eat B.read C.show D.open
10.A.think of B.rely on C.know about D.wait for
11.A.freezing B.new C.following D.normal
12.A.expanded B.supported C.missed D.preserved
13.A.borrowed B.bought C.lost D.accepted
14.A.used B.lent C.charged D.sent
15.A.eventually B.regularly C.naturally D.directly
16.A.bond B.understanding C.surprise D.discount
17.A.when B.why C.how D.what
18.A.kindness B.advantages C.expenses D.application
19.A.agree B.hesitate C.afford D.remember
20.A.trust B.joy C.relief D.humor
How to Start a Career(职业)
Starting a career is about making choices as to what you want out of life well into the future. You could be switching careers, starting fresh, or just looking to see what is out there. 1.
Dive online into research about careers you're interested in.
On the one hand, if you're unsure about which career you want, make a list of 5-10 jobs you might like and then start searching them. 2. You may realize, for example, that becoming an actor has a high burden to entry, with low job security and uncertain hours. But being a production assistant, working on film sets, is a much more manageable start and can lead to a variety of film careers.
Take an honest look at your current qualifications (资格).
Generally speaking, the career you want is going to need some training and experience. 3. What you should do next is make enough preparations for the career you love.
Do some volunteer work in fields you enjoy.
This can be especially useful if you're not sure, or if you have several choices and you can't make up your mind between them. 4. But it is useful for a short period to give you a good taste of what the career is like.
5.
It is a good idea to discuss careers with others. It can help you judge if people are enjoying what they're doing every day. It also lets you ask questions to put yourself in their shoes, determining if you see yourself in that job. This can really help you to decide what will work for you.
A.Don't forget to add new jobs to your list.
B.However, never fear if you feel a little under-qualified(不合格的) at the moment.
C.On the other hand, list your strengths, talents, even those not related to typical careers.
D.Either way, it's important to find out what fits best so that you don't burn out half-way.
E.Ask other people what they like about their careers.
F.Don’t feel like there is a “right” answer to picking a career.
G.It doesn’t necessarily mean you need to do long-term work for free.
Guana was born from a family with 7 children. His parents had two jobs to make ends meet and struggled to pay for basic expenses. Guana was once a cleaner at a school but now he is a superintendent(教育学监), leading the Byron Union School District in rural northern California.
Guana always remembers when he wanted to give up, someone would encourage him. One was the cleaner at his school when he was a boy. He called her “Nike” because she wore Nike shoes. Guana wanted those kinds of shoes, too, but his parents could not afford them. Young Gauna liked how Nike made everything so clean. He told her he wanted to be a cleaner, too. Nike said, “it’s good if you want to be a cleaner, but make sure that you go to college and make this as one of your steps there.”
Guana also looked up to the principal(校长), the leader at his school. He was a tall, friendly and good-looking man. He told Guana about his job helping students and teachers. And he said, “Well, if you don’t give up, you’ll get there.” Guana did get there, and two men remain friends. But before Guana became a school principal, he followed in Nike’s footsteps and become a cleaner. He worked for three schools in Lodi, California, which helped him earn the money needed for his first two years of college. He earned a high-level university education and gained a doctor’s degree. Then he worked as a campus safety officer, teacher, counselor, administrator, and now superintendent.
Even though Guana has had a successful career, he never forgets where he came from, or how he felt. He uses his life experiences to guide him as a leader.
For example, Guana’s younger sister needs a wheelchair to get around. To this day, her disability(残疾) helps him as a school administrator to help and support special children. In Guana’s school system today, everyone is important and invited to parties and events.
1.Why did Guana have the idea to become a cleaner?
A.He was eager to earn money to go to college.
B.He wanted to buy Nike shoes with his efforts.
C.He planned to work to support his poor family.
D.He admired Nike’s excellent cleaning work.
2.What is the third paragraph mainly about?
A.How Guana overcame the difficulties.
B.How Guana received the doctor’s degree.
C.How Guana became a leader from a cleaner.
D.How Guana got help from the previous principal.
3.What is the author’s purpose of the last paragraph?
A.To show Guana’s experiences were helpful for his success.
B.To encourage us to help those in need like Guana.
C.To inform us that Guana’s sister had such a difficult life.
D.To tell us that Guana was a kind and considerate man.
4.What can we learn from Guana?
A.Where there is a will, there is a way. B.It is never too old to learn.
C.A friend in need is a friend indeed. D.Great minds think alike.
5.In a newspaper, this text may appear in the section of _______.
A.Health B.People C.Science D.Lifestyle
London-Walking Tour
Hosted by the Cambridge Society of London
Join the Cambridge Society of London and learn more about the historic city of London.
Departing Time: Friday, 27 July 2020, 6.00 pm GMT
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: At St Paul’s tube station in front of Café Nero
Open to: Alumni and guests
The City of London is where London began, almost 2,000 years ago, as Roman Londinium. Today it is the financial “square mile”, home to the Bank of England and numerous banks and financial services companies.
This tour focuses on the City’s history and the legacy of that history in its unique governance with its own Lord Mayor and Corporation. We will learn how these institutions evolved since the 12th century, their ancient traditions and their responsibilities today.
Of course, we will also include Roman remains, hidden City gardens, Victorian markets, and historic pubs and find out what makes a cockney (or true Londoner).
Booking information
1. Advanced reservations are required. If you would like to attend this event, please book online using the link below.
2. Numbers are limited to 20 people. Registered members can invite one guest.
Please note only members of the Cambridge Society of London (and their guests) may book tickets. If you are not currently a member and would like to become one, please visit www.camsoclon.org.
3. Price: £13.50 for members, £15 for guests.
4. Insurance(保险) is a must. Each £1.5
1.What is special about London-Walking tour?
A.It offers an opportunity to visit banks.
B.It helps to explore the history of London.
C.It provides the service of booking online.
D.It allows one to invite one of his guests.
2.What are tourists advised to do to go on the tour?
A.Arrive at St Paul’s tube station at 6.30 pm.
B.Book tickets in advance.
C.Invite at least one guest.
D.Apply to become a member.
3.How can you apply to become a member?
A.By writing a letter.
B.By sending an e-mail.
C.By making a call.
D.By visiting the website.
4.How much should a member pay if he invites a friend?
A.£13.50. B.£15. C.£28.50. D.£31.5.
5.What is the purpose of the text?
A.To introduce the history of London.
B.To tell you how to become a member.
C.To advertise the coming activity.
D.To give us tips on how to book tickets.
假定你是李华。你的美国外教David回国时，曾经请你帮他找人制作一枚中文名印章(name stamp) 以作纪念。你已找好制作人。给他写封邮件，告知此事，并请他从所附图片中挑选字体、图案及材料。
注意：1. 词数100左右;
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear David,
_______________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
LiHa
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(A )，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.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改10处，多者(从第11处起)不计分。
I was punished once while I was at school. That was only because I forced to do something I didn't want to do it. I got punished because of the boy, who I was really frightened for. One day, he told me he will be sitting behind me. I was asked to move my paper so that he could read that I'd written. I did as he said, but we were all caught cheating. I had to write a composition about honest. Learning what had happened, my head teacher criticized me or encouraged me to be trustworthy. I can hard forget the experience.
