In the middle of town lived an old man.One day he_______ his watch in his own store.It was important to him because it was from his wife.After searching high and low in the _______ for a long while, he _______ to ask for help from a group of children playing outside the store.He promised them that the person who found it would be rewarded(奖赏)._______ this, the children hurried inside the store, went through and around the _______ store, but still could not find the watch.
Soon the man felt hopeless and wanted to_______.A little boy went up to him and asked for another chance. The man looked at him and thought,“Why not? After all, this kid looks sincere(真诚的) enough.” _______ the man sent him back in the store.
After a while the boy_______ with the watch in his hand! The man was very____, and he asked the boy how he found it while the others had_____. The boy replied, “I did nothing but sat on the ground and_____. Then I heard the ticking(滴答声) of the watch and just looked for it in that direction.”
We usually think about our own needs, which can’t bring peace into our mind.
________,we need to think about ourselves and keep peaceful for a while, which can produce a ________ result. So allow a few minutes of ________ to your mind every day, and see how it helps you deal with your work and make ________ as you expect to!
1.A.lost B.broke C.hid D.fixed
2.A.factory B.library C.store D.home
3.A.forgot B.decided C.agreed D.learned
4.A.Hearing B.Seeing C.Wearing D.Feeling
5.A.big B.dirty C.whole D.busy
6.A.set off B.give up C.calm down D.show off
7.A.But B.Or C.So D.Unless
8.A.ran away B.came out C.fell down D.went back
9.A.angry B.proud C.nervous D.surprised
10.A.failed B.finished C.regretted D.doubted
11.A.played B.waited C.listened D.watched
12.A.Luckily B.Possibly C.Besides D.Instead
13.A.clear B.good C.heavy D.natural
14.A.silence B.exercise C.pleasure D.talk
15.A.noise B.sense C.progress D.mistakes
Eyesight plays a very important role in our daily life. Every walking moment, the eyes are working to see the world around us. Over forty percent of Americans worry about losing eyesight, but it's easy to include steps into our daily life to ensure healthy eyes. Here are five suggestions for a lifetime of healthy eyesight:
Schedule yearly exams.
1. Experts advise parents to bring babies 6 to 12 months of age to the doctor for a careful check. The good news is that millions of children now can have yearly eye exams and following treatment, including eyeglasses.
Protect against UV rays .
Long-term stay in the sun creates risk to your eyes. No matter what the season is, it’s extremely important to wear sunglasses. 2. Give your eyes a break.
Two-thirds of Americans spend up to seven hours a day using computers or other digital products. 3. Experts recommend that people practice the 20/20/20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet away.
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As part of a healthy diet, eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Vitamins C and E help protect eyesight and promote eye health.
Practice safe wear and care of contact lenses.
Many Americans use contact lenses to improve their eyesight. While some follow the medical guidance for wearing contact lenses, many are breaking the rules and putting their eyesight at risk. 5.
Otherwise: you may have problems such as red eyes, pain in the eyes, or a more serious condition.
A.Eat your greens.
B.Eye care should begin early in life.
C.They can properly protect your eyes.
D.Stay in good shape by taking more vitamins.
E.Parents usually don’t care about their own eyesight.
F.Always follow the doctor’s advice for appropriate wear.
G.This frequent eye activity increases the risk for eye tiredness.
It is important to learn business English if you are going to successfully communicate with others. If a university offers a course on business English, it will be a good idea to take the class. Reading, writing and speaking English is necessary to start a business. Vocabulary and grammar are a good place to start learning business English. You need to know what words mean. Later, try to pronounce the words and use them in a sentence and ask someone who is good at English to help you.
In business you will have to learn such things as taking messages, answering the phones with proper words and communicating with your co-workers. You may have to learn how to make travel plans. Business English is very different from spoken English. Grammar is the same but you have to learn things like expressing yourself in a proper manner or maybe making a report in your office.
If you are working in the customer service sector, you really have to learn business English. Dealing with the public is sometimes more important than asking your boss for a raise. Most businesses offer training classes and some companies offer classes on how to do the job with proper business English.
1.Why do people learn business English?
A.They want successful communication. B.They want to ask the boss for a raise.
C.They want to have their own company. D.They will have a chance to get a better job.
2.We can learn from the text that business English .
A.is much more difficult than daily English B.pays more attention to the forms of expressions
C.is required by most international companies D.can give you a hand when dealing with people
3.What’s the text mainly about?
A.The development of business English.
B.The tips on learning business English.
C.The introduction to business English.
D.The comparison between business English and daily English.
4.The following language skills are mentioned of business English EXCEPT .
A.listening B.reading C.speaking D.writing
When I was small and my grandmother died, I couldn’t understand why I had no tears. But that night when my dad tried to cheer me up, my laugh turned into crying.
So it came as no surprise to learn that researchers believe crying and laughing come from the same part of the brain. Just as laughing has many health advantages, scientists are discovering that so, too, does crying.
Whatever it takes for us to reduce pressure is important to our emotional (情感的) health, and crying seems to study found that 85 percent of women and 73 percent of men report feeling better after crying.
Besides, tears attract help from other people. Researchers agree that when we cry, people around us become kinder and friendly and they are more ready to provide support and comfort. Tears also enable us to understand our emotions better; sometimes we don't even know we' re very sad until we cry. We learn about our emotions through Crying, and then we can deal with them.
Just as crying can be healthy, not crying — holding back tears of anger, pain or suffering — can be bad for physical (身体的) health, Studies have shown that too much control of emotions can lead to high blood pressure, heart problems and some other illnesses. If you have a health problem, doctors will certainly not ask you to cry. But when you feel like crying, don't fight it. It's a natural — and healthy — emotional response (反应).
1.Why didn't the author cry when her grandmother died?
A.Because her father did not --ant her to feel too sad.
B.Because she did not love her grandmother.
C.Because she was too shy to cry at that time.
D.Tie author doesn’t give the explanation.
2.According to the author, which of the following statements is true?
A.Crying is the best way to get help from others.
B.Fighting back tears may cause some health problems.
C.We will never know our deep feelings unless we cry.
D.We must cry if we want to reduce pressure.
3.What might be the most suitable title for the text?
A.Power of Tears B.How to Keep Healthy
C.Why We Cry D.A New Scientific Discovery
My 10-year-old Donna said,“Mom,I made a new friend at school today.Can she come over tomorrow?” Donna was a shy girl and I wanted her to make some friends to bring her out of her shell.
“Sure, honey, that sounds great,” I said, thinking back to my own best friend,
Lillian.We lived across the street from each other in Washington Heights,New York.We met at the age of 10, too.Like my daughter,I was shy, but Lillian drew me out.She was one of the friendliest people in school, with shiny black hair and a mile-wide smile.
In senior high school,Lillian went on a trip to Florida.This was the first time we had to be away from each other for a few days.“I’ll be back soon,” she told me.But three days later,Lillian’s sister told me that she had fallen into a river and hadn’t come out any more. Soon, my family moved to New Jersey.Whenever I thought of her, tears came into my eyes.
The next day Donna brought her new friend home.“Hi,Mrs.Loggia,” the little girl said.Her hair was so shiny and black and she shot me a big smile.“My name is Laura.”
My daughter’s new friend was so much like Lillian.I was still puzzled(迷惑的) when Laura’s mom came to pick her up later that afternoon.I opened the door to let her in.“Judy!” she cried.“It’s me,Lillian’s sister, from Washington Heights.” Yes, my daughter’s friend looked familiar.She was Lillian’s niece.
1.The underlined words in the first paragraph “to bring her out of her shell” mean .
A.to help her become less shy
B.to help her become smart
C.to help her live happily
D.to help her walk out of her house
2.Laura looked familiar to the writer because she .
A.was Lillian’s niece
B.was as old as her daughter
C.was from Washington Heights
D.had shiny black hair and a big smile, too
3.Why did the writer lose her best friend?
A.Because she moved to New Jersey.
B.Because they were different from each other.
C.Because her best friend travelled to Florida.
D.Because her best friend lost her life on a trip.
4.“I knew we would be best friends forever.” is a sentence from the passage and should be put at the end of .
A.Paragraph 2 B.Paragraph 3 C.Paragraph 4 D.Paragraph 5
The Flamingo Las Vegas is one of the oldest Las Vegas hotel. There are lots of wonderful Las Vegas shows that will leave a good impression on you. Here are the Las Vegas shows being performed at the hotel.
Donny and Marie
Donny and Marie is a family-friendly variety show. It is performed by well-known Donny and Marie Osmond on all weekdays except on Sundays and on Mondays. The show follows the winning formula of their 1970s TV program, incorporating dancing, humor and all of their hit songs. It starts at 7:30 pm and each ticket costs at least $91.25.
Olivia Newton-John
Grammy award-winning singer Olivia Newton-John is “hopelessly devoted” to her fans, opening “Summer Nights” to perform many of her best-loved songs during her four decades long career. Alongside an eight-piece band, Newton John will share stories about her career and sing many songs. Concert-goers can buy meet and greet tickets at $249. Regular price tickets starts from $78.5. The show starts at 7:30 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Vinnie Favorito
Vinnie Favorito is a famous actor who is known to make people laugh. His jokes are very popular. Unlike other comedians who use pre-developed material, Vinnie Favorito gets his comedy from his interaction with people in the audience. The tickets start from $68.95. Performance days are six days per week except Sundays. Show time is 8 pm.
X Burlesque
X Burlesque is a wonderful show performed by six dancing ladies. The show is filled with popular music that suits everyone’s taste from rock to country and a variety of dancing styles that allow each dancer to showcase her unique talents. The tickets start from $50.26. It is a daily show at 10:00 pm.
1.What does these shows have in common?
A.They are performed in the Flamingo Las Vegas. B.They are hosted by a woman.
C.They are performed every day. D.They are free to children.
2.If a young couple want to see Olivia Newton-John in the flesh(本人), they have to pay______.
A.78.5 dollars B.157 dollars C.498 dollars D.249 dollars
3.Which of the following is probably the most relaxing show?
A.X Burlesque B.Vinnie Favorito.
C.Donny and Marie. D.Olivia Newton-John.
4.From the passage we can learn that ______.
A.Vinnie Favorito comes to perform every day.
B.Olivia Newton-John often holds concerts in summer.
C.Children are not allowed to see Donny and Marie show.
D.Vinnie Favorito’s jokes come from communicating with the audience.
