[素材源自One Story A Day Book 3]
减肥的目标
Losing weight is not an easy thing for many people. Our neighbor, Mr. Jones, used to weigh over one hundred kilograms. His _____ told him to lose some weight. "You are not healthy," said his doctor. Mr. Jones worked as a guard, and he always worked at his desk. He _____ for many hours a day. It wasn't a surprise to see him overweight.
After getting this bad news, Mr. Jones was afraid. He really _____ to lose weight. He tried many ways. First, he tried to eat less, but soon after, he felt _____ again. He began to eat some snacks. After three months of trying really hard, he still _____ a little over one hundred kilograms. He was very _____. Then one day, after listening to a radio program, he had an idea that might solve his _____.
At the supper table, he announced to the whole family _____ he decided to walk to work, beginning the next day. He would walk about eight kilometers every day. Everyone, including his children, listened to him _____ surprise. But Mr. Jones's _____ was very strong. "Every day, I'll walk for one hour in the morning _____ for another hour in the evening." he said.
The whole family got _____ about his new plan. They all wanted to support him.
It did not happen right away. But _____, Mr. Jones lost some weight. At the end of one month, he _____ three kilograms, which was a big reward and encouragement to him. Everyone in his family _____ by the result, so his family members also joined him.
After one year, he lost about 35 kilograms. He felt a lot better. He began to feel healthy again.
1.A.wife B.boss C.manager D.doctor
2.A.walked B.sat C.ran D.slept
3.A.refused B.hated C.liked D.needed
4.A.thirsty B.tired C.hungry D.bored
5.A.weighed B.prevented C.guessed D.improved
6.A.crazy B.sleepy C.unhappy D.helpless
7.A.idea B.choice C.decision D.problem
8.A.what B.how C.that D.why
9.A.in B.on C.to D.from
10.A.opinion B.courage C.advice D.goal
11.A.but B.or C.and D.so
12.A.disappointed B.excited C.mad D.sad
13.A.slowly B.carefully C.generally D.clearly
14.A.added B.got C.lost D.found
15.A.encourages B.was encouraged C.is encouraged D.is encouraging
A 3yearold boy who was lost in the woods for two days is now safe at home with his family. But Casey Hathaway told his rescuers that he was not alone in the rainy, freezing cold woods. He said he was with a friend—a bear.
The child went missing on January 22 while playing with friends near his grandmother's house in North Carolina. When the other children returned but Casey did not, the family searched the area for almost an hour before calling the police.
Police formed a search team to look for the young boy in the nearby woods. But two days went by and—no Casey.
Then on January 24, someone called the police saying he heard a child crying in the woods. Police followed up on the information and found Casey at about 9：30 that night. He was in good health.
Casey told the rescuers he had hung out with a black bear for two days, a bear he called his “friend”．
The police officer Chip Hughes spoke with reporters from several news agencies. He said Casey did not say how he could survive in the woods for two days in the cold, rainy weather. “However，” the police officer said，“he did say he had a friend in the woods that was a bear with him.”
Hundreds of people helped in the search and rescue efforts, including some 600 volunteers, police and members of the army. Doctors at the medical center gave Casey some examination. He was then sent to his family on January 25.
His mother talked with reporters and thanked everyone who joined the search for her son. “We just want to tell everybody that we're very thankful that you took the time out to search for Casey，” said his mother.“He is up and talking. He's already asked to watch cartoons.”
1.Who stayed with Casey in the woods during the two days?
A.A bear. B.The police.
C.His mother. D.The volunteers.
2.When did police find Casey?
A.On January 28, 2019. B.On January 25, 2019.
C.On January 24, 2019. D.On January 22, 2019.
3.What does the underlined word “survive” mean?
A.give up B.get lost
C.fall asleep D.remain alive
4.What is the correct order in which these happen?
a. Someone heard a child crying.
b. The family started to look for Casey.
c. Casey played with his friends.
d. The police found Casey was in good health.
A.b－c－a－d B.b－c－d－a
C.c－b－a－d D.c－b－d－a
5.After Casey was sent back home, he was ________．
A.scared B.nervous
C.relaxed D.surprised
(素材源自English in Mind Book 3)
充满美好回忆的老房子
A few years ago, we lived in a house by the sea. We had 1. there for a long time. But then my parents suggested moving to another house, in the town centre. So we moved.
It was OK living in the city. I enjoyed going to the shopping centre near my new home. 2. I couldn't stand crossing all those busy streets! Sometimes I felt 3. shouting at the drivers of all those cars!
I always loved living by the sea, and I missed hearing 4. sound of the waves outside our old house. The life in the old house was the most beautiful memory in my mind. Sometimes I imagined having a house of 5. own, not living in other people's house all the time, on the beach, where I could live alone and practice singing without annoying anyone!
My neighbor is a doctor. He and his wife are some of the ______ people I have ever met. A few years ago, we started this kind of "favor war" where one of us would do something kind for the other, such as ______ the driveway or building a shed, and next time the other would _______ to top it with another favor.
Yesterday morning there was about 2 or 3 feet of snow on the ground and I ______ he shoveled (铲) my driveway for me when I was out on a business trip last ______. So I took out my shovel and took care of both our sidewalks and driveways because it was my turn to do a favor ______. It took a while but I finished it with another favor.
That night I got a ______ on my door. It was my neighbor, He immediately shook my hand and thanked me for shoveling ______ driveway and side walk, so that he was able to get to work earlier and ______ a boy.
"As soon as I started the car early this morning, a(n) ______ came through that a young boy in our neighborhood was seriously ill. ______, my partner and I were only about 2 minutes away, but the closest ambulance (救护车) 10 minutes," added he. "A young boy got to live his life ______
you did me that favor earlier this morning. "
It wasn't too much ______ to shovel a driveway, but what I did got a young boy to see his family again, go back to school again and live his life again.
______ favor is too small. Even the smallest favor can make the biggest ______. One favor will always be followed by another.
1.A.nicest B.busiest C.richest D.happiest
2.A.looking for B.going down C.cleaning up D.walking across
3.A.try B.stop C.agree D.refuse
4.A.saw B.thought C.expected D.remembered
5.A.spring B.summer C.autumn D.winter
6.A.soon B.back C.again D.first
7.A.note B.kick C.gift D.knock
8.A.my B.our C.his D.your
9.A.met B.saved C.supported D.encouraged
10.A.call B.card C.letter D.invitation
11.A.Finally B.Actually C.Luckily D.Suddenly
12.A.when B.unless C.because D.though
13.A.practice B.trouble C.attention D.experience
14.A.No B.Any C.Some D.Each
15.A.choice B.progress C.decision D.difference
(素材源自impact Book 4)
水上公园
I love going to water parks for fun. However, many people think that water parks are bad for the environment. 1.
There is not too much drinking water in many parts of the world, so people think water shouldn't be used just for fun. 2. And there are nearly 2, 000 water parks around the world, so that's a lot of water!
Water park operators understand that they need to save water. 3. Using special filters, water parks are able to clean and reuse most of the water in their facilities.
Some indoor water parks are able to recycle as much as 97 percent of the water they use.4. Building attractions in the shade will result in less water being lost. So new designs are being created in order to keep water in the pools and prevent it from being wasted.
5. So they are not going to disappear very soon.
If you think water is wasted at water parks, think about how much more water you have wasted so far! In that case, you could argue that water parks actually help save water.
A.Water parks attract millions of people each year.
B.Outdoor water parks lose water because of the sun.
C.One solution that has been developed is to recycle water.
D.The issue is that the water parks waste water.
E.Thousands of liters of water are used every day at a single water park.
(素材源自One Story A Day Book 5)
选对朋友很重要
One day I ran across Johnny Baker on the street. He was a lot older than I was and known as the worst kid in the neighborhood. He came to me and said, "I'm going to the store. Want to come along or are you too chicken?" I agreed.
When we left the store, he stole two chocolate bars and put one in my hand. At that moment, the owner of the store came out. Johnny ran off, but I stayed. I was in big trouble then. My grandfather told me a story about a frog and a scorpion that night.
There was once a frog and a scorpion who both lived on an island. One day, there was a fire in the whole island. Just as the frog was about to jump into the water, the scorpion came to him and begged, "Please help me get off the island! I can't swim. Let me ride on your back."
"No," said the frog. "You'll sting me!"
"No!" the scorpion said. "Why would I do that? If I did that, we'd both die!"
The frog thought about this and finally agreed.
Once they were far from the shore, the scorpion stung the frog in the back. The frog tried to swim, but he couldn't continue. "Why did you do that?" he cried out. "Now we'll both die!" The scorpion replied, "Because I am a scorpion."
When my grandfather finished telling the story, he looked at me and said, "One of the most important decisions you make in your life is who you call your friends." I nodded my head.
1.Who is Johnny Baker?
A.He is a bad child in the neighborhood. B.He never steals things from the stores.
C.He is the oldest boy on the street. D.He likes going shopping with others.
2.What did Johnny Baker give the writer when they left the store?
A.
B.
C.
D.
3.Why was the writer in big trouble?
A.Because his grandfather was quite pleased with Johnny.
B.Because he was considered as the thief by mistake.
C.Because he was not like the frog in the story.
D.Because he decided not to find friends after knowing the story.
4.How might the frog feel after the scorpion stung him?
A.Angry. B.Moved. C.Nervous. D.Tired.
5.What does the text mainly tell us?
A.Choosing friends in your life is very important.
B.Friends have a big influence on each other.
C.Never believe in a bad person.
D.The scorpion and the frog are enemies forever.
