Tapping on the windshield (挡风玻璃) to get his attention, I asked, “Is your taxi available?”
He looked up at me, nodding, “I’m sorry. I was reading a letter.”
“I’m in no hurry,” I told him. “Go ahead and finish your letter.”
He shook his head, “I’ve read it several times.”
“Letters from home always mean a lot.” I said.
“This isn’t family.” he replied, “Old Ed was my oldest friend. He was a nice guy.”
“You said ‘was’. Does that mean—?”
He nodded, “Died a few weeks ago.”
“I’m sorry.”
After a brief silence, I heard him repeat: “I should have kept in touch. But things come up and we just don’t seem to find the time.”
“We used to find the time,” he handed the letter over to me. “Take a look.”
The letter began with “Old Friend,” and then referred to the good times they had had together.
“For the last 30 years it’s been mostly just Christmas cards. Never a real letter. I’m not good at writing.” He added.
“It must have made you feel good, didn’t it?” I said.
The driver said something I couldn’t understand. As we were getting close to our destination, I skipped to the last paragraph. It was signed, Your Old Friend, Tom.
“Your friend’s name was Ed. Why did he sign it Tom?”
“I’m Tom,” he explained, looking as if he were trying to see something in the distance.
When I got to my hotel room I didn’t unpack right away. First I had to write a letter and mail it.
1.What can we learn about the driver from the passage?
A.He lost his oldest friend.
B.He never got in touch with his old friend.
C.He thought nothing matters more than friendship.
D.He was so focused on writing a letter in the beginning.
2.What does the underlined “It” refer to?
A.A Christmas card. B.The time spent with Old Ed.
C.The letter the writer was reading. D.The friendship between the driver and his friend.
3.Why did the writer decide to write a letter and mail it right away?
A.Because he missed his friends very much.
B.Because he formed the habit of writing letters.
C.Because he happened to have time to write a letter.
D.Because he didn’t want to have the same regret as the driver.
4.What could be the best title of the passage?
A.A sincere heart. B.A letter never sent.
C.Memories of an old friend. D.All good things must come to an end.
Three-day Tour Arrangement to Cambodia（柬埔寨）
Day 1
Welcome to Cambodia! Upon arrival, our professional guide and driver will greet you at the airport, and take you to check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city.
Meals: No meals, advice freely available
Accommodation: Tara Angkor (吴哥窟) Hotel
Day 2
Angkor Thom (大吴哥窟) is regarded as the heart of Angkorian relics of Cambodia. After breakfast, we will head for this ancient capital to enjoy the wonderful carvings and sculptures (雕塑) at the south gate.
After that, follow our guide to tour Angkor Wat (小吴哥窟). It is the best-preserved Angkorian relic in the entire country. It is famous for its large number of excellent reliefs (浮雕). Later, we will hike up a mountain to enjoy the sunset view at the Bakheng Temple. A beautiful Apsara Dinner Show awaits you in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
The fantastic sunrise over Angkor Wat should not be missed. Please get up early and have your camera ready to capture the great scenes. After that, we will set out for a private ride to the Banteay Srei Temple. Magical reliefs on its red walls gain the greatest admiration. After visiting a few local villages, we will head back downtown to stop by other sites, Preah Khan Temple, Ta Prohm Temple and Ta Keo Temple.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
1.Which is considered the center of Angkorian relics of Cambodia?
A.Angkor Wat. B.Angkor Thom.
C.Preah Khan Temple. D.Banteay Srei Temple.
2.What can visitors do when touring Angkor Wat?
A.Drive to a private place. B.Admire the ancient Angkorian relic.
C.Host a beautiful Apsara Dinner Show. D.Visit some local villages.
3.What’s the most attractive part in the Banteay Srei Temple?
A.A private ride. B.The hiking in a mountain.
C.The magical reliefs. D.The fantastic sunrise.
假定你是李华，你班的外籍同学Steven将参加学校举行的教师节庆祝活动。希望你能为他推荐一首同学们比较熟悉的英文歌曲。
请你给他写封邮件，内容包括：
1.推荐歌曲；
2.推荐理由(如曲调优美,歌词易懂等)；
3.表达祝愿。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：曲调melody 歌词lyric
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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(∧)，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：在错的词下画一横线，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 can't quite believe what happened today. I was on my way home as usual, dreaming about which I was going to do at the weekend, when I had heard shouts coming from the road. I looked around and saw I was the only persons there. 1 walk over to the entrance to the road. There in front of me was a young girl struggle with a man of about forty. I judged the situation quite quickly but was deciding whether to stop them. The man shouted angry in a loud voice. He tried to push the girl against the wall, screaming at him to give him her bag. Without hesitation, I called police. They arrived for a minute and look the man away.
I moved to Arizona about two weeks before the start of my junior year of high school. Not only was this a new school for me but also a new state, ______ I did not know anyone.
During lunch on the first day of school, I sat down at a(n) ______ table in the canteen. As I began to eat, I looked around and saw a girl who was also sitting alone. I decided to ______ with her, thinking there was no reason for me to have a whole table to myself, and maybe I could ______ a friend. I walked to her and said, “Excuse me, do you ______ if I sit with you?” She was ______ at first, but then smiled and said, “Sure!”
After that, we became close friends throughout the next two ______. In our senior year, she told me that she'd been ______ by a college and would be moving away after graduation. I was sad, and I knew I would ______ her. But at the same time, I was really ______ for her.
She then shared a(n) ______ with me. “Do you remember the first day of school when you ______ and sat down with me during lunch?” she asked.
“I want you to know how special you are and how much of a ______ you made.”
“I was very ______ that day and even made detailed plans on how I was going to ______ myself I was bullied(欺凌) for the whole first half of the day, and it had just ______ me down. But when you reached out, it ____ me. If you hadn't done that, I would have probably killed myself when I got home. I might be hard to ____, but you saved my life, and all it took was being a friend,”
It has been almost 15 years since this incident. Isil chat with her occasionally on Facebook. I can't help but ______ every time. It showed me that a simple kind act has the incredible ______ to change lives.
1.A.if B.but C.and D.though
2.A.old B.big C.clean D.empty
3.A.sit B.work C.play D.study
4.A.help B.see C.make D.meet
5.A.care B.mind C.wonder D.think
6.A.surprised B.excited C.nervous D.disappointed
7.A.days B.weeks C.months D.years
8.A.accepted B.drawn C.allowed D.sent
9.A.lose B.forget C.miss D.leave
10.A.anxious B.concerned C.hopeful D.happy
11.A.lesson B.explanation C.secret D.case
12.A.dropped by B.came over C.settled down D.checked out
13.A.difference B.decision C.mistake D.change
14.A.weak B.sick C.tired D.upset
15.A.introduce B.kill C.prove D.control
16.A.put B.broken C.turned D.calmed
17.A.touched B.attracted C.taught D.warned
18.A.realize B.tell C.believe D.trust
19.A.cry B.admit C.notice D.smile
20.A.possibility B.power C.chance D.result
Speed reading is a skill with which a person can increase the rate of words read a minute. Generally speaking, a person can read between 200 and 250 words a minute. 1. Here are some ways that can help you read fast.
◆Have a general idea about the topic before reading. If you’re reading a book, it’s a good idea to read the introduction or preface before reading the main text. 2..
◆Increase your eye span. Your eyes can take in several words at a time and this is known as eye span. To increase your eye span, avoid reading word by word, but try reading blocks of words in a sentence. 3.. Even if you ignore them, you’ll still understand the main idea of the sentence you’re reading.
◆Do not reread. The most common mistake made by readers is frequent going back to think about some sentences they’ve read. 4.. In other words, cover each line once you've finished reading it.
◆ 5.. Some people move their lips and speak out while reading, which will lead to a low reading speed. The best way to break this habit is to pay attention while reading and if you catch yourself moving your lips, just place a finger on your mouth.
A.Avoid reading out loud
B.Give your full attention to your reading
C.You can also leave out words such as the, a, it, to, etc
D.We can’t judge what to read and what part to leave out
E.This will give you a guide to what you’re going to read
F.One way to avoid this is to place a piece of paper over the text you read
G.But with speed reading tips, a person can increase his/her speed from 500 to 600 words a minute
