Last May I went to a lake with my family. I thought it would be a normal fun day of swimming, but I was_______.
My brothers and my uncle were with me in a shallow swimming area with a net and a_______. The rest of my family ate lunch on a nearby bench. I felt very _________.
I was sitting in the shallow water with my feet facing the deeper end, when something hit my_______. I knew it was an alligator (短吻鳄) as soon as it bit me. Its teeth were so_______! I started crying out loud for_______, but my family didn’t hear me. I started to _______the nine-foot-long alligator and then I________something I learned at an alligator education park: The _______is the weakest part of an alligator! I stuck my fingers up its nose, and it _______of me.
I tried to get out of the water, but I couldn’t get up because my leg was_______. My uncle held me and________me out of the water. It was the lifeguard’s first day of_______, and he was shaking while he looked at my leg. We were also_______! I was sent to________and got fourteen stitches (缝针) in my left leg.
I have a big scar (伤疤) that makes me think about how________I was that day. But I also remember how brave I was in that moment. I________so fast – I had to! It’s not like the alligator was going to give me two minutes to________like in a chess match. I had to be a(n)________thinker. Sometimes you’re in a situation where________else can help you and you have to think fast and help yourself. That’s what I did.
1.A.foolish B.wrong C.confused D.surprised
2.A.lifeguard B.trainer C.doctor D.volunteer
3.A.amazed B.uncomfortable C.safe D.nervous
4.A.leg B.head C.shoulder D.arm
5.A.straight B.big C.white D.sharp
6.A.action B.solution C.change D.help
7.A.push B.drag C.hit D.touch
8.A.noticed B.remembered C.imagined D.understood
9.A.nose B.mouth C.head D.back
10.A.took notice B.made fun C.let go D.got hold
11.A.weak B.tired C.hurt D.short
12.A.carried B.led C.drove D.kept
13.A.competition B.class C.training D.work
14.A.sighing B.crying C.shouting D.shaking
15.A.prison B.hospital C.school D.police
16.A.careless B.scared C.angry D.stupid
17.A.swam B.reacted C.returned D.escaped
18.A.worry B.study C.hesitate D.think
19.A.original B.independent C.quick D.free
20.A.anybody B.nobody C.somebody D.everybody
If you live in a place where most people speak English, you may use the language for several hours each day.1.Your mind stops trying to translate things from your native language into English.
However, as an English beginner, you may live in places where English is not the main language. The good news is that thinking in English can bring you a huge step closer to fluency！The following are some mental exercises that can help.
Think in single words.
2.So, a good first step is to think in individual words. Look around you. What do you see? In your head, try to name each object in your surroundings, whatever it is and wherever you are.
Think in sentences.
The next exercise is thinking in simple sentences. For example, if you are sitting in a park, you can tell yourself things like, “3.” and “I like everything here.”
Describe your day.
You can describe your day and make plans in the morning, such as, “When I leave the house, I'm going to get an iced coffee.4.I'll hand in my homework after arriving.”
5.
When you do this, you are imagining yourself speaking to someone else. You are asking the questions and thinking of replies. For example, let's say the imaginary person asks you a question, like, “What did you do last night?” How would you answer?
A.Find a partner.
B.The air is so fresh.
C.Think in conversation.
D.Then I'll take the bus to class.
E.Your hard work finally paid off.
F.Most experts note that it's best to start small.
G.So, it may become part of your "inner speech".
The World Health Organization (WHO), in cooperation with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations(FAO), has identified best practices for the naming of new human diseases, with the aim to minimize unnecessary negative effect of disease names. “We now have a name for the disease and it’s COVID-19, “ WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters in Geneva.
COVID-I9, which has now spread to many countries, has much in common with seasonal flu. They are both viral infections(病毒感染) ,share similar symptoms and seriously can spread from human to human. In the midst of flu season in much of the northern hemisphere, telling the difference between the two will be vital in stopping its spread.
Human coronaviruses (冠状病毒), of which there are four, can cause lung problems similar to flu. However, COVID-19 is more serious than a “typical one,” says Ian Jones, a professor of virology at the University of Reading. “There is no antibodies (抗体) in the population so it has potential for a global spread, “warns Jones.
As with the Ebola epidemic (埃博拉病毒)，which peaked in the middle of the last decade, fears around the new coronavirus are rising due to a lack of knowledge over its nature. Medical advice is similar across those countries with confirmed cases of the infection. In many western countries, authorities are asking those who think they are infected to call an ambulance rather than visiting a hospital, where they could potentially pass on the virus. Similar advice has been issued in China and other Asian countries.
1.What’s the aim of confirming the name for the disease?
A.To reduce the bad influence of misusing name.
B.To make the disease known to all of us.
C.To raise awareness of this disease.
D.To minimize the risk of global spread.
2.COVID-19 has much in common with seasonal flu EXCEPT that_____.
A.they are both viral infections
B.they have similar symptoms
C.they can spread from human to human
D.they have potential for a global spread
3.According to paragraph 4, what is the main reason for the panic focused by COVID-19?
A.Shortage of drugs. B.A lack of knowing it.
C.Weak control measures. D.Speed of spreading.
4.What’s Ian Jones’s attitude towards the spread of COVID-19?
A.Indifferent. B.Confident.
C.Worried. D.Discouraged.
On a cool morning, Wilson Kasaine heads out along a dirt path in southern Kenya. His calmness makes it easy to forget that he’s tracking one of the most dangerous animals in the world. Kasaine is tracking lions—especially one lion called Marti, who is the real-life Lion King of Selenkay Conservancy.
Tracking lions on foot may sound like a death wish, but Kasaine has been doing it for most of his life. Born into a traditional Maasai family he quickly grew to understand the beauty and danger of wildlife. Living with big wild animals forces him to develop a good sense of where they have been and where they may be going. During his 12-kilometer walks to and from school, he learned how to tell the paw prints (爪印) of a lion from those of other animals.
Growing up, Kasaine knew that improving his tracking abilities would help him avoid surprise meetings with dangerous animals. For many Maasai, tracking is mainly a matter of self-protection. But Kasaine is tracking lions to meet them and to protect them. He leads a small group of wide-eyed tourists over the red sandy path, searching for the lion that has left upon it his prints.
Each year, thousands of tourists crowd Kenya’s national parks to try to have a look at the＂big five＂; elephants, rhinoceros, leopards, buffaloes and lions. The international draw of these animals matters a lot because the nation’s economy is tied to the protection of its wildlife. If Kenya’s wildlife disappears, so does its second-largest source of income.
Wildlife protection efforts in Kenya meant marking off land exclusively(专门地)for animals. But it also meant that the people who had originally lived in the area were forced to leave their land and into smaller surrounding areas. They are also finding it increasingly hard to keep a traditional Maasai lifestyle. But people are glad that it really makes a difference to wildlife protection.
1.How did Kasaine track lions?
A.By working together with tourists.
B.By running after them all the time.
C.By going to school every day.
D.By studying their paw prints.
2.What can we learn from Paragraph 4?
A.Maasai people are born animal lovers.
B.Tourism is a big threat to Kenya’s wildlife.
C.Kenya benefits a lot from its wildlife protection.
D.Small animals are not included in their protection policy.
3.What does the underlined word ＂it＂in the last paragraph refer to?
A.Kenya’s economic development.
B.People’s leaving their original homes.
C.Kenya’s second-largest income source.
D.Kenyan people’s traditional Maasai lifestyle.
4.What is the best title for the text?
A.Wildlife protection in Kenya
B.Meeting a dangerous animal
C.Wilson Kasaine’s wise choice
D.Learning to live with lions
From a young age, Michael Platt loved two things: the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. and cupcakes. He imagined ways he too could fight for justice. He memorized figures about income inequality and childhood hunger. But he also spent afternoons at his home computer, amazed by YouTube bakers who made perfect cupcakes.
When his parents gave him a pair of Toms shoes for Christmas three years ago, Michael saw a way to connect his twin passions. At age 11, he founded a bakery that operates on the Toms one-for-one model: For every cupcake, cake or cookie that Michael sells, he donates another to the homeless and hungry. Twice a month, he heads to locations to pass out goodies. Michael, now 13, said he especially enjoys handing out cupcakes to kids.
“I know I like cupcakes, but also cupcakes are part of a child’s childhood so they should get them,” said Michael, noting that he always eats one with whippedicing (打发的糖霜) on his birthday.
Michael calls his baking business Michaels Desserts. He left out the apostrophe (撇号) as a reminder that he is baking for others, not himself. “I always wanted to have a purpose for what I do.” he said. “It’s all about helping people--- not just having a purpose for yourself, but thinking about, ‘How does this touch other things? ”
When he started the bakery, he knew that he wanted his business to do more than make money. That’s why the intention of Michaels Desserts is fighting hunger and giving back, which Michael accomplishes through his giveaways. Michael hopes his cupcakes inspire others to work for social equality.
Sometimes, Michael admits, he grows tired of being in the kitchen. Then he remembers the homeless boy he met once while handing out cupcakes. A couple of days afterward, the boy’s father messaged Michael on Facebook to say that his son, encouraged by Michael’s example, now desired to become a baker.
“That inspired me,” Michael said. He smiled and looked down.
1.What inspired Michael’s method of helping the poor?
A.His admiration for Martin Luther King.
B.A Christmas gift his parents gave him.
C.A bakery that runs on a one-for-one model.
D.A baking program he watched on YouTube.
2.Why did Michael name his business Michaels Desserts instead of “Michael’s Desserts”?
A.To attract more consumers.
B.To show its connection with Toms shoes.
C.To remind himself to always think about others.
D.To remind himself to have a life purpose.
3.What does Michaels Desserts intend to do?
A.Provide children with perfect cupcakes.
B.Inspire more people to love baking.
C.Help homeless people.
D.Feed hungry people.
4.Which of the following best describes Michael?
A.Sympathetic and selfless. B.Honest and outgoing.
C.Talented and modest. D.Ambitious and diligent.
Walk in the footsteps of the characters from your favorite books, poems and songs, with the new Walking Fiction app.
Jack, Chicago, USA
“We used Walking Fiction in Paris, France, to learn about Ernest Hemingway-one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. We walked the streets of his 1964 novel, A Moveable Feast, and we sat in Café Les Deux Magots on Boulevard Saint Germain while we were reading parts of the book. Hemingway used to sit there when he lived in Paris in the 1920s.”
Marco, Rome, Italy
“Last year, we visited the real Penny Lane in Liverpool, England, from the Beatles song, Penny Lane, by songwriters Paul McCartney and John Lennon. The lyrics(歌词) of the song were written about that road because Paul and John used to meet at a bus terminal there when they were young.”
Lucy, Dublin, Ireland
“We used Walking Fiction to see a different side of Dublin, Ireland. Today, we’re imagining it’s 16th June, 1904, and we’re walking the streets of Dublin, just like Leopold Bloom, James Joyce’s most famous character from his book, Ulysses. With this app, ordinary events in fiction are really brought to life.”
Ann, London, UK
“We visited Hampshire, England, the home of Jane Austen and the imaginary heroines from her books, such as Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice. We were thinking about the weddings in Austen’s books when we finished her church, St. Nicholas. Jane Austen’s house in Chawton was turned into a museum and we finished our tour there. It was a great day!”
Take a tour in the paths of masters. Download our free app today and start walking!
1.Why did Jack visit Café Les Deux Magots?
A.To buy A Moveable Feast. B.To drink coffee with friends.
C.To experience historical change D.To follow the master’s journey.
2.Whose work is Penny Lane?
A.Hemingway’s. B.Paul and John’s.
C.James Joyce’s. D.Jane Austen’s.
3.Who are Leopold Bloom and Elizabeth Bennet?
A.Characters created by authors.
B.Developers of the new app.
C.Travel lovers from the books.
D.Friends of Lucy and Ann.
