My family moved into our home years ago and we spent a lot of time and energy in the yard to get it looking like it does today. It is ________ by a professionally built rock wall. The front of the house, though, is another ________ because the rocks appear to be just ________ up onto the dirt as if someone were in a hurry to finish.
We did the best we could with what we had to ________ with and called this area our 'rock garden'. Whenever we had leftover flowers or plants, Denise or I would stick them out ________, just to bring some color to it.
Last summer I found a tiny plant in the rock garden that I could not ________ identify. I knew I didn't plant it and Denise claimed that she didn't either. We ________ to let it continue growing until we could ________ what it was.
Weeks passed and as I made my ________ back to the mystery plant, it appeared to be a Sunflower. It was skinny looking. I decided to ________ it along and weed around it. As I ________ rocks from the area to get to the weeds, I noticed something ________. The Sunflower had not ________ where I saw its stalk（茎秆）began. It actually had begun under a big rock and grown under and ________ it to reach the sun.
That's when I ________ if a little Sunflower didn't let a big rock stand ________, we too have the ability. Once our environment sees that we believe in ourselves like that little Sunflower, we can gain the same ________.
Stand tall like the Sunflower and be ________ of who and what you are and the environment will begin to ________ you. You will find a way to go under or around your big obstacle to ________ your desires.
1.A.covered B.decorated C.surrounded D.protected
2.A.wall B.environment C.yard D.story
3.A.built B.thrown C.set D.put
4.A.work B.fight C.live D.deal
5.A.together B.aside C.front D.straight
6.A.completely B.hardly C.immediately D.exactly
7.A.decided B.explained C.replied D.promised
8.A.turn out B.look up C.show up D.figure out
9.A.mind B.way C.visit D.effort
10.A.water B.observe C.baby D.keep
11.A.pulled B.dug C.approached D.broke
12.A.exciting B.unusual C.stubborn D.colorful
13.A.grown B.stood C.planted D.started
14.A.out B.around C.up D.through
15.A.realized B.wondered C.admired D.concluded
16.A.on its own B.within sight C.instead of it D.in its way
17.A.nutrition B.power C.attitude D.desire
18.A.convinced B.proud C.fond D.free
19.A.reward B.suit C.support D.appreciate
20.A.express B.challenge C.feel D.reach
Fishing is a great family sport, and a fun summertime activity. 1.. If you have never fished before it can seem very complicated. Expert fishers know when and where to find certain fish and the best technique to catch each fish. Expert knowledge comes from years of experience. 2..
As a beginner you will want to use a technique called "Bait（鱼饵）Fishing". 3. You will need some basic fishing equipment, which you can get at almost any outdoor gear store. You will have to have a rod and fishing line, hooks, some bait and if you are planning on keeping the fish you will need something to store the fish.
The best way to learn how to fish is to learn from someone who already knows, so when planning your fishing trip, be sure to bring along someone who has fished before. 4., you will need to decide where to go fishing. Probably for the first time you will want to go to a local lake, where the water is calm and there are plenty of fish. You should also try to research the different types of fish that live in the place you decide to fish, so you know what types of bait they like to eat and what you want to do with the fish once you have caught it.
5., you probably want to clean the fish, then store it before continuing fishing. If you want to release the fish, be extra careful when removing, the hook, so it doesn't get hurt too badly, then gently hold the fish in the water and allow it to swim away out of your hands.
Now you have a very basic understanding of fishing. Take some time to learn from an expert and you will be able to, catch all types of fish using a wide variety of methods.
A.At this point you will need to determine if you want to keep the fish
B.After you have decided to go fishing
C.Once your hook and bait is in the water.
D.If you want to keep the fish
E.There are many different species of fish and types of fishing
F.Here are a few simple and basic fishing tips to get you started
G.This type of fishing is probably the easiest technique for catching fish
There is a truth generally acknowledged by drivers in India, honk your horn (按喇叭) loud enough and the traffic light will surely change to green. But, fed up with the drivers who have no patience and cause a deafening noise every time they are forced to stop, the police in Mumbai have come up with a new system to punish those people. The new system, said the police, was quite simple: “Honk more, wait more.”
Known as “the punishing signal”, the Mumbai police fixed a new traffic light system to deal with the problem of “reckless honkers”, which resets the red traffic signal every time the sound of car horns goes above 85 decibels. For particularly honk- happy drivers, it could mean a very long wait at the lights.
Mumbai was recently listed as the fourth most congested city in the world, according to the TomTom traffic index, with 65% congestion and drivers spending an average of eight days and 17 hours in traffic each year. Speaking to local media, Mumbai traffic police commissioner Madhukar Pandey said, “Sadly, many Mumbaikars are addicted to reckless honking which not only causes noise pollution, but hurts eardrums, increases heart rates, causes stress and adds to traffic disturbance.”
He added, “All recognize it, but do little to control it. With this, I am sure that our road discipline can become better and the new system ensures honk-less, noise-free and stress free travel on Mumbai roads.”
The idea, which was tested in November and December, 2019, has already gained momentum and there is a plan for rolling it out in other cities in India. Across the country, Indian cities have the worst traffic in the world. Bangalore was recently named as the world’s most congested city, with drivers spending an average of 10 days stuck in traffic, while both Delhi and Pune were also in the top 10.
1.From the passage, we can infer that ________.
A.Mumbai’s traffic jam is very serious
B.overusing horns causes harm to the economy
C.Mumbai drivers doubt the new traffic light system
D.the new traffic light system works as soon as drivers honk
2.What information can you get from Madhukar Pandey’s words?
A.The new traffic light system has many disadvantages.
B.He thinks that the new traffic system is useful.
C.It is too late to carry out the new traffic light system.
D.It’s difficult to deal with overuse of horns in Mumbai.
3.According to the last paragraph, we can know that ________.
A.the new traffic system works well
B.Delhi’s traffic condition is better than that of Pune
C.the new traffic system will be spread around the world
D.people of Bangalore like to honk their horns when driving
4.What is the best title for this passage?
A.Mumbai Rewarded Patient Drivers
B.Mumbai Warns Honk-happy Drivers by Traffic Lights
C.Honk-happy Drivers Will Have No Way to Drive
D.“Honk More. Wait More”: Mumbai Tests Traffic Lights
The sharing economy has grown in recent years to include everything from apartment sharing to car sharing to community tool sharing. Since 2009, a new form of sharing economy has been emerging in neighborhoods throughout the US and around the world-Little Free Libraries. The libraries are boxes placed in neighborhoods where residents can take out and leave books. Little Free Libraries come in all shapes and sizes. Some libraries also have themes, focusing on books for children, adults, or tour guides.
In 2009, Tod Bol built the first Little Free Library as a gift to his mother, a devoted reader. When he saw the people of his community gathering around it, exchanging conversations as well as books, he knew he wanted to take his simple idea further. "I think Little Free Libraries open the door to conversations we want to have with each other." Bol said.
Since then, his idea has become a movement, spreading from state to state and country to country. According to Little Free Library. org, there are now 18,000 of the little structures around the world, located in each of the 50 US states and 70 countries in Europe, Africa and Asia.
The Internet has helped to spread Little Free Libraries. But an Atlantic article says the little structures serve as a cure for a world of e-reader downloads. The little wooden boxes are refreshingly physical and human. For many people, the sense of discovery is Little Free Libraries' main appeal: "A girl walking home from school might pick up a graphic novel that gets her excited about reading; a man on his way to the bus stop might find a volume of poetry that changes his: outlook on life," says the Atlantic article. "Every book is a potential source of inspiration."
1.How do Little Free Libraries get their books?
A.Tod Bol donated them. B.Citizens shared them.
C.US government provided them. D.The communities bought them
2.Why did Tod Bol want to build more Little Free Libraries?
A.He wanted to promote his idea worldwide.
B.He was inspired by the sharing economy.
C.They can offer neighbors more chances to talk.
D.They are a' gift to please his mother.
3.According to the Atlantic article, Little Free Libraries .
A.benefit the spread of the Internet B.help cut down on e-reading
C.promote (encourage) e-reader downloads D.call on human to care about each other
4.Little Free Libraries attract readers most in that .
A.they connect strangers together B.they are located all over the world
C.they are in various shapes and sizes D.they may give readers a sense of discovery
Sarah got a sudden sinking feeling, and she could sense approaching danger. Without thinking she stood up, and faced toward the direction of the sound. That's when she saw a gray tail through the bushes. Desperately Sarah climbed up a tall pine tree. She knew its smell would be of some help. The merciless creature stepped in, sniffing around.
The branch cracking slightly, the wolf looked around, then up and made direct eye contact with Sarah. It gave a short howl, and then two more large wolves came running. Sarah grabbed a branch and threw it far behind them, who dashed after it, but weren't gone for long. They had realized they were tricked. They started jumping at her legs, and the worst happened. The branch, her lifeline, gave out on her and she landed onto the ground, nearly on top of the lead wolf. They immediately surrounded her, glaring at her in the eyes. She raised her head, thinking to herself, "If this is the way I am going to die, I might as well die with dignity." Grabbing the branch that betrayed her, she stood up, smacking it around, and the wolves began backing up.
Finally she was able to get out of the circle, and ran over to a spot with a bunch of empty bottles. She tied one to each fist, and then smashed them on a rock so that if she hit one of the wolves, the broken glass would cause a lot more damage. Meanwhile, Sarah grabbed a branch and was able to reach out and smack the lead wolf in the face. He fell down and the other wolves began sniffing at him, then she rushed as fast as possible. "I will never be able to outrun them, but I have to try", she thought to herself. She ran as if she never ran before. Finally the wolves were out of sight.
1.Why did Sarah climb up the pine tree?
A.She was warned by the sound. B.She wanted to touch the tail there.
C.Its smell could prevent her being discovered D.She was playing hide-and-seek with a creature
2.The moment Sarah threw a branch behind the wolves, .
A.it attracted their attention for the moment B.they realized they were tricked
C.they started jumping at her legs crazily D.they were frightened away at once
3.What can we learn from the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?
A.Sarah was too frightened to behave crazily. B.Sarah thought she was sure to die.
C.Sarah was thinking how to end her life. D.Sarah was determined to fight for survival.
4.Which of the following can best describe Sarah's escape from the wolves?
A.In time of danger, one's mind works fast. B.Where there is life, there is hope.
C.Where there is a will, there is a way. D.No pains, no gains.
The Top 4 Beaches on the East Coast
Nantucket, Massachusetts
Great point, at the easternmost end of the island of Nantucket, is one of the most secret beaches in the world. That's because you need a four﹣wheel drive vehicle and a beach permit to get there. Once you do, you'll find miles of beachfront and a historic lighthouse.
Block Island, Rhode Island
Accessible by ferry, Block Island oozes New England charm. It's worth the effort to get to Mohegan Bluffs, where you can experience a set of 141 wooden steps leading down to the sand. With clay cliffs and a view that reaches Montauk at the eastern tip of Long Island, this beach is especially unique.
East Hampton, New York
Named the best beach in the county in 2013, Main Beach in East Hampton is known for its wide stretch of sand plus a snack bar, bathrooms, and lockers. On﹣site parking is only available to village residents but there are free beach shuttles available.
Jekyll Island, Georgia
Located off the coast of Georgia, this 5, 700﹣acre barrier island is famous for its nesting sea turtles and hermit crabs. Glory Beach got its name because producers of the 1989 movie Glory, featuring Matthew Broderick, Morgan Freeman, and Denzel Washington, built a long boardwalk to the beach that remains in place.
1.Which has one of the most private beaches in the world？
A.Jekyll Island, Georgia.
B.Block Island, Rhode Island.
C.Nantucket, Massachusetts.
D.East Hampton, New York.
2.What may attract the visitors to go to Mohegan Bluffs？
A.Climbing the clay cliffs.
B.Experiencing the warm sand.
C.Admiring the scenery of Montauk.
D.Walking along a set of 141 wooden steps.
3.What can we learn about Jekyll Island according to the passage？
A.Jekyll Island is famous for its nesting sea fishes and hermit crabs.
B.Jekyll Island is located on the east coast of the United States.
C.There is a wide boardwalk to Glory Beach on Jekyll Island.
D.Glory Beach is named after the producers of the movie Glory.
