The world needs love and many people are in need of our help. Several years ago, my teacher asked me to 1. （加入）a program that helps those who are disabled. Each week, I spent an hour in the classroom helping 2.schoolwork, art project, games and other activities, including eating.
At first, I thought it would be nervous to be with the children who are so different, but gradually I found there’s something special about these students. So there was no need 3. （担心）it. Each Thursday I was welcomed 4. the smiling faces of Thomas, Joey and Missy. Thomas has to sit in the wheelchair. He communicates with simple words 5. yes or no. Joey, a deaf girl, always welcomed me with a big s6. . Missy 7.（天生）a kind of illness and it makes her really small for her age.
As we all know, in a normal classroom, it would be c8. to hear a teacher blame（责备）a child who is tapping his pencil, speaking 19. , or making unnecessary noises. However, here, shouts, cries and other noises are always e10. . They’re signs of excitement and different w11. of communicating.
As time went by, I 12. （习惯于）helping those children little by little. Working with children with special needs has changed my life. It has made me notice others’ needs and get happiness from helping them. One of my teachers says that we should be part 13. something bigger than ourselves. I never 14. [ˈriːəlaɪzd] how true this was until I worked with these children. I believe everyone should get out and do something that 15. （有影响）.
If you live in Shanghai, you might have taken a “lesson” in sorting（分类）garbage, as the city introduced new garbage-sorting rule on July 1, 2019.
As China’s first city to carry out this strict rule on garbage sorting and recycling, Shanghai requires its people to sort garbage to four types — recyclable, harmful, dry and wet waste. If people fail to sort their garbage properly, they will be fined up to 200 yuan.
Since the rule took effect, the amount of total daily waste in Shanghai has been reduced by an average of 15,500 tons, dropping 26 percent from the end of 2018, while the average daily weight of recyclables hits 4,500 tons, five times higher than the end of 2018, according to the Shanghai Landscaping and City Appearance Administrative Bureau（管理局）.
The city also rebuilt 21,000 waste-sorting stations and more than 40,000 waste bins have been updated（更新）. The city’s waste collection and transportation system is complete, according to the bureau.
“Proper waste sorting protects the environment and saves natural resources,” said Deng Jianping, director of the bureau. “Led by the central government, Shanghai is making efforts to develop long-term solutions to garbage management.”
However, there have also been some problems. Some people complained that it is difficult to deal with wet garbage, as they are asked to remove wet garbage from its bag when dropping. According to the sorting rules, the wet garbage must go in the wet waste bin and the bag must go in the dry waste bin.
This waste separation is necessary, as it ensures（确保）that the wet garbage will decompose（分解）properly and become useful organic waste, the bureau said.
Plastic bags can affect this process. Some people in Shanghai are instead using paper bags that can biodegrade（生物降解）or plastic bags that can be washed and reused, according to Xinhua.
1.People in Shanghai are asked to sort their garbage into the ______ types.
A.recyclable, dry, harmful and kitchen waste
B.recyclable, kitchen, dry and other “waste”
C.harmful, recyclable, dry and “other” waste
D.harmful, recyclable, dry and wet waste
2.According to Deng Jianping, Shanghai ______.
A.has added more than 40,000 waste bins
B.has had problems with garbage management
C.will help other cities make garbage- sorting rules
D.is still looking for long- term solutions to deal with garbage
3.What does “this process” in the last paragraph refer to?
A.The process of sorting garbage.
B.The process of dropping wet waste.
C.The process of decomposing wet waste.
D.The separation of wet waste and dry waste.
4.What does this article mainly tell us?
A.Why Shanghai must sort their garbage.
B.How Shanghai sorts their garbage.
C.The reason of the garbage- sorting rule and some achievements.
D.How to protect our environment.
North American black bears are shy animals. They are fearful by nature, and will usually run away if they see or hear people. Because of this, it can be difficult for scientists to learn about these animals.
In order to study black bears, researchers from New Jersey, USA, catch bears and use drugs（毒品）to help them go to sleep. Researchers then work out the size and the weight of the bear, take blood to test for diseases（疾病）, remove a tooth and take it to the lab to find out its age. From these studies, researchers want to find out how many bears live in New Jersey, how long they live, and how many babies they produce.
But in Minnesota, USA, researchers study bears that are completely awake. The bears know the researchers’ voices and they are not afraid of the research team. With the help of a few grapes to keep the bears busy, researchers can touch them to check their hearts, look at their teeth, and do other jobs. Researchers can also walk or sit with bears for hours and make videos to learn about their everyday lives.
In both places, the main purpose is the same— to make sure there is a healthy population of black bears. But the research methods and the kinds of information that researchers are able to collect are quite different.
1.In the first paragraph, we can learn that North American black bears are ______.
A.shy and fearful animals B.not found today
C.well known to scientists D.not afraid of people
2.The word “remove” in the second paragraph probably means ________.
A.pull out B.clean up C.fix up D.pick out
3.Which of the following is NOT included in the New Jersey studies on bears?
A.The age.
B.The way of their communication.
C.The weight.
D.The number of babies they produce.
4.What do the two studies have in common?
A.Research places. B.The main purpose.
C.Research methods. D.Collected information.
Once upon a time, there lived a man who owned a big company. Several years later, his health became worse, so the man decided to choose one of his sons to take his place. He gave each of them a box and said, “I want you to fill your box with something that you believe is the most valuable part of our company. Bring your box back to me in five days.”
The day came. The first son filled his box with the company ledger（账本）. “There is nothing better than this. It is the best thing to show our success.” he said.
“Good!” the father said. “What about yours?” He turned to the second son.
“I put a lot of money in it because money allows our company to work well and allows us to give our workers higher pay. In addition, we can live a comfortable life.” answered the second son.
“Oh.” the father said unhappily. Then he asked his youngest son. “Let me see your box.”
“My box is empty!”
“Didn’t you find anything valuable in our company?” the father asked angrily.
“Sorry. I just couldn’t place the most valuable thing I found in a box. What size box can hold the loyalty（忠诚）of our workers and customers? And how can I place inside a box the most valuable thing for me: the love of you and mother?” answered the youngest son.
The man was deeply moved by his youngest son who placed love in the first place. Clearly, he made the decision easily. In life, nothing can be compared with love from our parents and people around us.
1.Why did the man decide to choose one of his sons to take his place？
A.Because he was not in good health.
B.Because he was too busy.
C.Because his sons didn’t have work.
D.Because he didn’t want to work.
2.How did the man feel when he saw the second son put some money in the box?
A.Surprised. B.Amazed. C.Excited. D.Upset.
3.What did the youngest son put in the box?
A.A book. B.Money. C.Nothing. D.A smaller box.
4.Who do you think would take the man’s place?
A.The first son. B.The second son. C.The youngest son. D.No one.
Four New Cool Inventions
Mip
Mip, a playful robot, was developed by a Canadian toy maker named Wowwee. It stands 19 cm tall. You can control it simply with your gestures(手势) or a smart phone. Mip can run, balance and dance on two wheels. It can also bring you a bottle of water.
Android Wear
Google is developing a smart watch called Android Wear. The watch uses a touchscreen and voice control. Simply say “OK, Google” to ask what ever you want to know. For example, say “OK, Goodgle. Where’s the nearest toy store?” Your answer will tell you the answer on Google Maps.
Le Pen
Do you like listening to music while doing homework? If you do, you will like Le Pen. With a music player planted inside, Le Pen plays music while you write on paper. The music stops when you stop writing. So if you want to enjoy more of your favourite songs, keep on writing.
One wheel
In the near future you may find a new way to escape traffic: a self-balancing skateboard called Onewheel. It can go as fast as 19km an hour. On a single charge(充电), it can take you as far as 7-10km.
1.If you want to enjoy music while writing, you can choose ________.
A.
B.
C.
D.
2.According to the passage, Android Wear can_________.
A.go as fast as 19km an hour
B.tell you how to get to some places
C.run, balance, dance and even serve you
D.play music while you are writing on paper
3.In which part of a newspaper can you find in the passage?
A.Culture. B.Literature.
C.Science. D.History.
I was a fool at school, and regarded as a special- needs student. I was not interested in school and did not care for my ________ .
As time went by, I started to lose faith in myself. Did I have to ________ the fact that I was in a special- needs class and I was not as clever as others? But one thing changed me: Chess.
I started to play chess with my father after school ________ because I wanted to win. My father was ________, and he was fond of physics, writing, sports ..., almost every field. So, winning in chess ________ my father would be a sign that I might be intelligent.
Game after game, I wanted to ________ my father even more. I started to study chess book and play on the computer to sharpen my ________. One weekend, I finally checkmated（将杀）my father, which made me feel excited.
Two years later, I became the second board on my school chess team. I could almost compete with our top board who was the best high school player in the state. But before the competition, our top player ________ to come. There came my ________ to play as a top board against the best players in other states.
I was determined to show who I had become: a smart person who was able to win. My opponent（对手）was playing well while I had to keep my king ________. He spent long trying to ________ my defenses（防御）, but he could not find the final push. I returned with more defensive moves, trying to make it as ________ for him as possible. With little time left, he had to make rapid moves. ________ he could make the final decision, he ran out of time. As his clock flag fell, I jumped up out of my seat and kissed the floor out of excitement. It was not very graceful（优雅的）, but I could not ________ myself.
While holding my winner’s cup, I was so proud. The feeling of stupidity began to melt away, and I realized that ________ can be a genius（天才）in fact.
1.A.habits B.grades C.plans D.actions
2.A.notice B.explain C.accept D.achieve
3.A.easily B.simply C.quickly D.exactly
4.A.interested B.excited C.talented D.bored
5.A.against B.with C.to D.for
6.A.win B.beat C.knock D.shut
7.A.dreams B.lessons C.thoughts D.skills
8.A.promised B.managed C.happened D.failed
9.A.chance B.change C.cheat D.training
10.A.safe B.alone C.proud D.weak
11.A.cut down B.fall down C.break down D.lie down
12.A.convenient B.difficult C.quick D.easy
13.A.Once B.Until C.Before D.Unless
14.A.stand B.admire C.spread D.control
15.A.nobody B.everyone C.someone D.none
