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My father always told me: “All work is noble.” He wasn’t wealthy, but he earned a reasonable living. Thanks to his effort, I was able to go to an art college. I, however, wanted to do something different, something more interesting — I was special!

After graduation, I moved to New York in search of a graphic designer job. It was winter and I only brought money to support myself for about a month. I wasn’t worried — I was sure I’d find a fantastic job immediately.

Within a few weeks, though, I found myself wandering around the streets having been rejected by every design office in town. My hostel rent was almost gone and I hadn’t eaten for days. “How had I reached this point?” I wondered as I trembled in my thin jacket.

I was just about to give up when my dad called. He suggested I get a job in a restaurant until something else came along. At first, pride made me hesitate but I was cold, hungry, and unwilling to go home feeling ashamed and defeated.

I entered a café near one of the design offices that had turned me away and asked the manager if they were hiring. She said they were shorthanded, and offered me a job right away. Surprisingly, I found that I really enjoyed serving people. I started making big tips right away. Later, the manager learned that I had a design background and asked me to design the café menus. That led to a part-time job at an advertising company.

Previously, I had never considered being a waiter, but there I was. I eventually got my dream design job, but that winter I learned not to make assumptions(假定、设想) about work.

1.Why did the author go to New York after graduation? (No more than 10 words)

2.What does the underlined word “trembled” mean? (No more than 3 words)

3.Where did the author get a job to support his life after calling his father?(No more than 10 words)

4.How did the author find his job as a waiter? (No more than 5 words)

5.What can we learn from the article? (No more than 25 words)

根据上下文语境和所给首字母的提示或汉语提示，写出下列各句空格中的单词，注意保持语义和形式的一致。

1.He was too shocked to give an __________(描述) of what had happened.

2.It’s amazing how closely David and Steve __________(相像) each other.

3.Despite their different __________(性格), they became the best friends.

4.Moving to a new house is a __________(紧张的，劳神的) experience.

5.The opening __________(讲话，评论) of the chairman deeply impressed the audience.

6.Drunk driving e___________ your life and other drivers’ lives.

7.The law g___________ equal rights for men and women.

8.I still feel confused about what you are looking for. Can you make it more s_________?

9.The dancers were all in colorful national c__________.

10.Local people have decided to r__________ this festival which was nearly forgotten for decades.

    Nowadays, we live in a strict and judgmental world where people are quick to point out the faults of others yet seem to ignore their own ones. Some misguided souls believe they have a moral duty to help you be a better person telling you what a failure you really are.

If you're the one placing criticism upon others, please stop. Make a conscious decision, rather than focus on the negative aspect of a person's performance or attitudes, and you can offer helpful suggestions. If I'm painting a living room and making a mess in doing so, I'd have my husband say to me, “This is a tough job. Can I offer a suggestion that might make it easier for you?” rather than have him point out what a careless painter I am.

If you're on the receiving end of criticism, the “OK” response is a perfect solution. When someone comments negatively on a task you're doing, the natural response is to defend and attack.

However, this approach is rarely effective as it puts both parties on the defensive. It diffuses (扩散) a potentially explosive situation. It's important to keep calm and listen without feeling, to be an objective observer. There is much that one can learn from a negative review. You can ask yourself: Could I have done better, and been more thoughtful? Did I give 100% of myself to the task at hand? Is there any truth in what the other person says? If so, how can I improve?

In any event, one should remember the saying, “Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned.” One can learn to be “OK” with criticism and not allow it to negatively impact his or her relationship with the other party. Let it go and that will be “OK”.

1.According to the author, today's people    .

A.ignore the mistakes of others

B.focus on how to handle mistakes

C.like to point out the mistakes of others

D.have a moral duty to point out others' faults

2.In Paragraph 2, the author uses the example to show   .

A.pointing out a fault needs a skill

B.It's hard to avoid making mistakes

C.we ought to accept others' criticism

D.praise is more important than criticism

3.What is the proper response to criticism in the author's opinion?

A.Paying no attention to it.

B.Learning something from it.

C.Making excuses for your mistakes.

D.Defending and attacking sometimes.

4.Why should you ask yourself some questions mentioned in Paragraph 3?

A.To comfort yourself.

B.To find out your potentials.

C.To make yourself become better.

D.To persuade yourself to admit your mistakes.

5.Which would be the best title for this passage?

A.Is criticism really necessary?

B.What can you learn from criticism?

C.What's the best way to voice criticism?

D.How to criticize and reply to criticism?

    There is an old Chinese proverb that states “One generation plants the trees; another gets the shade,” and this is how it should be with mothers and daughters. The relationship between a mother and a daughter is sometimes confusing. The relationship can be similar to friendship. However, the mother and daughter relationship has unique characteristics that distinguish it from a friendship. These characteristics include a hierarchy (等级) of responsibilities and unconditional love, which preclude mothers and daughters from being best friends.

Marina, 27 years old, said, “I love spending time with my mom, but I wouldn’t consider her my best friend. Best friends don’t pay for your wedding. Best friends don’t remind you how they carried you in their body and gave you life! Best friends don’t tell you how wise they are because they have been alive at least 20 years longer than you.” This doesn’t mean that the mother and daughter relationship can’t be very close and satisfying. This generation of mothers and adult daughters has a lot in common, which increases the likelihood of shared companionship. Mothers and daughters have always shared the common experience of being homemakers, responsible for maintaining and passing on family values and traditions. Today contemporary mothers and daughters also share the experience of work and technology, which may bring them even closer together.

Best friends may or may not continue to be best friends, but for better or worse, the mother and daughter relationship is permanent, even if for some unfortunate reason they aren’t speaking. Sometimes this is not an equal relationship. Daughters don’t always feel responsible for their mother’s emotional well-being. But mothers never stop being mothers, which includes frequently wanting to protect their daughters and often feeling responsible for their happiness. The mother and daughter relationship is a relationship that is not replaceable by any other. Mothers always “trump (胜过)” friends.

1.What does the underlined word “preclude” in paragraph 1 probably mean?

A.differ. B.benefit.

C.prevent. D.change.

2.What can we learn from what Marina said?

A.Best friends will not spend money on her wedding.

B.Best friends will not remind her of important issues in life.

C.Her mother is wiser on account of her age.

D.Her mother is anything but her best friend.

3.Why can a mother and a daughter build a closer relationship?

A.Because they share advanced technology with each other.

B.Because they work together to support the whole family.

C.Because they experience the same values and traditions.

D.Because they have common experience in life and work.

4.What do we know from the text?

A.The mother and daughter relationship can be replaced by a best friend.

B.A mother’s love brings her and her daughter a close friendship.

C.Marina has a troubled relationship with her mother.

D.The mother and daughter relationship goes beyond best friendship.

5.What is the text mainly about?

A.How to build a good mother and daughter relationship.

B.A mother-daughter relationship is irreplaceable.

C.Mothers want to be daughters’ friends.

D.A daughter is a mother’s best friend.

    Jenny was driving her six-year-old son, Tony, to his piano lesson. They were late, and Jenny was beginning to think she should have given it up. There was always so much to do, and Jenny recently helped with an operation. She was tired. The storm and ice roads added to her tension. Maybe she should turn the car around.

“Mom!” Tony cried. “Look!” Just ahead a car had lost control on the patch of ice. As Jenny tapped the brakes, the other car wildly rolled over; then crashed sideways into a telephone pole.

Jenny pulled over, stopped and threw open her door. Thank goodness she knew her job well—she might be able to help these unfortunate passengers. Then she paused. What about Tony? She couldn’t take him with her. Little boys shouldn’t see scenes like that. But was it safe to leave him alone? What if their car were hit from behind? For a brief moment Jenny considered going on her way.

She asked Tony to stay in the car and ran, slipping and sliding, toward the crash site. It was worse than she’s feared. Two girls of high school age in the car. One was killed. The driver, however, was still breathing. Jenny quickly applied pressure to the wound in the teenager’s head while her practiced eye checked the other injuries. A broken leg, maybe two, along with probable internal bleeding. But if help came soon, the girl would live.

A trucker had pulled up and was calling for help on his cellphone. Soon ambulance and rescue workers came. “Good job,” one said while examining the wounds. “You probably saved her life!” Later the families of the victims came to meet Jenny, expressing their gratitude for the help she had offered.

1.What was Jenny doing when the accident happened?

A.She was helping with an operation.

B.She was driving for her son’s lesson.

C.She was driving home with her son.

D.She was making a telephone for help.

2.What does Jenny do according to the passage?

A.A taxi-driver. B.A firefighter.

C.A nurse. D.A teacher.

3.The car accident was caused by ________.

A.the tiredness of the driver

B.the truck who was telephoning while driving

C.the students’ careless driving

D.the bad weather and terrible road conditions

4.Before going to rescue the wounded, Jenny worried a lot about ________.

A.her poor skills of saving people

B.her little son’s safety in the car

C.her little son’s piano lesson

D.the students killed in the accident

5.We can infer from the passage that ________.

A.the driver was saved thanks to Jenny’s timely help

B.there were at least two deaths in the car accident

C.Jenny was to blame for the terrible car accident

D.Jenny was late for his piano lessons for this accident

JOHN WINSTER

6:30 pm——11:00 pm Free at the Minack Theatre.

Do you know who’s playing in your district? We’re bringing you an exciting evening of live rock and pop music from the best local bands. Are you interested in becoming a musician and getting a recording contract? If so, come early to the talk at 6:30pm by Jules Skye, a successful record producer. He’s going to talk about how you can find the right person to produce your music.

DAVID BROWN

7:00 pm——11:30 pm Comedy at the Novella Theatre.

Come and see David Bremen perform. He’s the funniest stand-up comedian on the comedy scene. This joyful show will please everyone, from the youngest to the oldest. David Bremen really knows how to make you laugh! Our bar is open from 6:30pm for drinks and fine foods.

BENJAMINS STUDIO

5:30pm——8:00pm Thursdays at the Royal Opera House

This is a good chance for anyone who wants to learn how to do comedy. The workshop looks at every kind of comedy, and practices many different ways of making people laugh. Simon is a comedian and actor who has 10 years’ experience of teaching comedy. His workshops are exciting and fun. An evening with Benjamin will give you the confidence to be funny.

RED SCARF

7:30pm——11:30pm City Music World

Fine food with beautiful jazz music is a great evening out. Red Scarf perform songs from her new best-selling CD, with Stephen Hough on the piano. The menu is Italian, with excellent meat and fresh fish, pizzas and pasta (面食). Book early to get a table. Our bar is open all day, and serves cocktails, coffee, beer and white wine.

1.Who can help you if you want to have your music produced?

A.Jules Skye. B.David Brown.

C.Red Scarf. D.Stephen Hough.

2.Where can people of different ages enjoy a good laugh？

A.The Minack Theatre. B.The Novella Theatre.

C.The Royal Opera House. D.City Music World.

3.What do we know about Benjamin’s Studio？

A.It is held every Thursday. B.It is run by a famous club.

C.It lasts two hours each time. D.It requires membership status.

4.What can people do in the City Music World?

A.Listen to Red Scarf’s best-selling CD.

B.Learn how to play the piano.

C.Read books while waiting for a table.

D.Enjoy foods of Italian flavors.

5.What’s the author’s purpose of writing this passage?

A.To advertise four places for people to eat out.

B.To call on people to join four clubs.

C.To introduce four places for entertainment.

D.To show four famous artists in theater performance.

    Dusty is a golden hunting dog that joined my family five years ago. She’s a great dog, but the dog hair drives me_______sometimes. It’s on my clothes, it’s on the furniture, and it _______in little piles in the corner of every room. It’s _______!

We now have the little sticky, roll tool, which is used to _______ the hair before we leave the house. It is especially _______ for the kids as they insist on giving Dusty a big _______ before going to school every morning.

My elder son, Hayden, is 10 and a half, and my twins Madison and Logan turn 8 in November this year. In the past couple of months, I have _______ been able to enjoy few nights’ complete _______. That’s over ten years’ deprivation(剥夺) of my rest time! However, _______ I always pay attention to my toil(辛劳), I can quickly become a(n)________ woman who is too bored and upset to enjoy life properly. Without the help of my husband, having 3 young kids and a pet to ________ in the house is surely not a(n)________ task. However, if I remember to ________ the positives that they bring to my life instead of the ________ and the cost of private schooling for the kids, I can feel my job is full of happiness. Indeed, our smart pet and healthily-growing children have given me lots of ________.

In spite of the troubles in life, what we focus on ________ our feelings. Our families, our jobs, our communities and so on, each ________ some annoying elements that can rob us of our ________. So our ________ is to stop wasting time considering the annoyances and ________ to be grateful for the positives.

1.A.busy B.crazy C.funny D.calm

2.A.grows B.comes C.gathers D.disappears

3.A.everywhere B.somewhere C.nowhere D.elsewhere

4.A.throw up B.clean up C.burn out D.put up

5.A.important B.interesting C.comfortable D.annoying

6.A.hug B.smile C.praise D.nod

7.A.only B.yet C.always D.even

8.A.imagination B.sleep C.music D.work

9.A.before B.so C.if D.although

10.A.peaceful B.anxious C.kind-hearted D.generous

11.A.educate B.put C.raise D.accompany

12.A.meaningful B.reasonable C.bored D.easy

13.A.put out B.deal with C.make up D.focus on

14.A.emotions B.events C.troubles D.appearances

15.A.creativity B.freedom C.ability D.pleasure

16.A.catches B.stops C.shapes D.forbids

17.A.costs B.reaches C.returns D.contains

18.A.joy B.excitement C.sorrow D.surprise

19.A.fact B.challenge C.reason D.theory

20.A.remember B.ignore C.refuse D.hope

The handicrafts, ________ had been made by the students, were sold out soon.

A.most of which B.most of what

C.most of them D.most of whom

If you happen to get lost in the wild, you’d better stay ______ you are and wait for help.

A.why B.where C.who D.what

If you live in the country or have ever visited there, ____ are that you have heard birds singing to welcome the new day.

A.thinks B.facts C.chances D.possibilities

______ you may be right,  I can’t agree with you.

A.While B.As C.If D.Since

______ remains doubtful ______ this is an important discovery.

A.That; whether B.That; that C.It; whether D.It; that

These two kinds of cell phones differ ________ shape, but they are similar ________ each other in some functions.

A.from; with B.in; to C.in; with D.from; to

There are some differences between American and British English, but do you know _____the differences came into being?

A.that B.what C.which D.how

More highways have been built in China, _____ it easier for people to travel everywhere.

A.made B.making C.to make D.having made

The traffic is heavy today. I ____ arrive a bit late, so could you save me a place?

A.can B.must C.dare D.might

— You ’d better be careful, Linda. The knife is sharp.

— _____, Mum.

A.I won’t B.I can C.Got it D.It’s impossible

The reason why her son is always thin is that he is ________ about what he eats.

A.curious B.concerned

C.particular D.crazy

Don’t touch your eyes, nose and mouth, because they aren’t covered by skin and can _______ the virus more easily.

A.take up B.pick up C.make up D.set up

Mr. Li, who is said to have moved to Beijing, _____ at No. 4 Middle School in our city for thirty years.

A.has taught B.is teaching C.has been reaching D.taught

The window was forced open. The burglar ________ slipped into the house through it.

A.obviously B.specially C.immediately D.accidentally

— Say, Jenny, will you come with me to the party on Friday.

— ________, Peter, but I promised Alice I’d go with her.

A.My pleasure B.Forget it C.No problem D.Thanks

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Dear Jim,

I am glad to hear that China’s shared bikes have lunched service in the UK and bike sharing has become new way of transport for you.

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Yours,

Li Jin

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Every year, thousands of teenagers participate in programs at their local art museums. But do any of them remember their time at museum events later in life? A new report suggests that the answer is yes – and finds that alumni（毕业生）of arts-based museum programs credit them with changing the course of their lives, even years after the fact.

The Whitney Museum of American Art, the Walker Art Center and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles recently asked researchers to conduct a study to find out how effective their long-standing teen art programs really are. They involved over 300 former participants of four programs for teens that have been in existence since the 1990s. Alumni, whose current ages range from 18 to 36, were invited to find out how they viewed their participation years after the fact.

Among the alumni surveyed, 75 percent of alumni rated the teen program experience as the most favorable impact on their own lives, beating family, school and their neighborhoods. Nearly 55 percent thought that it was one of the most important experiences they’d ever had, regardless of age. And two-thirds said that they were often in situations where their experience in museums affected their actions or thoughts.

It turns out that participating in art programs also helps keep teens enthusiastic about culture even after they reach adulthood: 96 percent of participants had visited an art museum within the last two years, and 68 percent had visited an art museum five or more times within the last two years. Thirty-two percent of program alumni work in the arts as adults.

Though the study is the first of its kind to explore the impact of teen-specific art programs in museums, it reflects other research on the important benefits of engaging with the arts. A decade of surveys by the National Endowment for the Arts found that childhood experience with the arts is significantly associated with their income and educational attainment（成就）as adults. Other studies have linked arts education to everything from lower drop-out rates to improvement in critical thinking skills.

1.What is the purpose of the study conducted? (no more than 15 words)

___________________________________________________________________________

2.What do the figures（数字）in Paragraph 3 show? (no more than 10 words)

___________________________________________________________________________

3.What does Paragraph 4 tell us about art programs? (no more than 10 words)

___________________________________________________________________________

4.What does the underlined word in the third paragraph probably mean? (1 word)

___________________________________________________________________________

5.What do you think of the art programs? Give your reason. (no more than 20 words)

___________________________________________________________________________

    I was recently surfing the Internet when I came across a collection of strange beach photos where everyone had a cloth wall surrounding their little patch of sand. I had never seen anything like it before, and I was intrigued. So I started Googling all sorts of phrases that might throw light on the mystery of Polish beach separators.

I found a site on Poland’s affairs that actually covered this “phenomenon（现象）” quite exactly. According to the site, beach separators have been a part of Polish beach-going culture for a long time, but have recently been getting a lot of attention online, after foreign tourists started posting photos on social networks.

Beach separators vary in size according to the size of the group. You’ll see tiny ones only surrounding the space around a single beach towel, and giant ones separating a large part of the beach. They weren’t designed to protect their users from prying（窥探）eyes. It’s no secret that strong winds are very common on the shores of the Baltic Sea, so they were originally meant to allow beach-goers to enjoy sunbathing without having their belongings blown away, or sand blown in their faces.

However, in recent years, people have begun criticizing them. During the summer, beach separators are placed so close to each other that a person can hardly pass between them, let alone（更不必说）find a place to put their own beach towels. This creates a problem for foreign tourists unfamiliar with them, who just want a place to lie down on the sand. And thus they can easily create all kinds of conflicts（冲突）due to the lack of space. For example, some people leave the beach for hours but leave their separators in place, to make sure that their space doesn’t get occupied by someone else.

Having visited a fair number of seaside resorts（胜地）across Europe, I admire that I have never seen anything like this before.

1.Which of the following can replace the underlined word “intrigued” in Paragraph 1?

A.Amused. B.Satisfied.

C.Interested. D.Encouraged.

2.What do we know about the beach separators?

A.They are a special tradition in Poland.

B.They are man-made scenery in Poland.

C.They are a temporary phenomenon in Poland.

D.They are becoming popular around the world.

3.Why do the beach-goers set up separators?

A.To have a good sunbath. B.To attract others’ attention.

C.To keep themselves in private. D.To protect themselves from thieves.

4.What are beach separators blamed for?

A.They cause plenty of garbage. B.They take up too much space.

C.They fail to function properly. D.They look strangely out of place.

5.What is the text mainly about?

A.A new Polish attraction. B.Big challenges on the beach.

C.Beach space separators in Poland. D.An unforgettable journey to Poland.

    I was in the garden with Augie, my grandson, watching the bees. “How do they make honey?” Augie asked. “Actually, Augie, I don’t know,” I replied. “But, Grandmom, you have your phone,” he said. For Augie, holding a smartphone almost means knowing everything.

During my childhood I was crazy about a powerful device（设备）that transports the user to an alternate reality. I spent most of my waking hours on it, unaware of the world around me. The device was, of course, the book. Over time, reading hijacked（控制）my brain, as large areas once processing the real world adapted to processing the printed word. As far as I can tell, this early immersion（沉浸）didn’t prevent my development, but it did leave me with some illusions（幻想）– my idea of romantic love surely came from novels.

Many parents worry that “screen time” will damage children’s development, but recent research suggests that most of the common fears about children and screens are unfounded. There is one exception: looking at screens before bed really disturbs sleep, in people of all ages. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) used to recommend strict restrictions（限制）on screen exposure（暴露）. Last year, the organization examined the relevant science more thoroughly and changed its recommendations. The new guidelines emphasize that what matters is content and context, what children watch and with whom.

New tools have always led to panicky（紧张不安的）guesses. The novel, the telephone, and the television were all declared to be the End of Civilization, particularly in the hands of the young. Part of the reason may be that adult brains require a lot of focus and effort to learn something new, while children’s brains are designed to master new environments naturally. New technologies always seem disturbing to the adults attempting to master them, and transparent and obvious – not really technology at all – to those children like Augie.

When Augie’s father got home, Augie rushed to meet him and said in excitement. “Daddy, Daddy, look,” he said, reaching for my phone. “Do you know how bees make honey? I’ll show you…”

1.What is the purpose of the first paragraph?

A.To introduce a topic. B.To present an argument.

C.To clarify（表明）the author’s writing purpose. D.To give information on main characters.

2.What can be learned about the author?

A.She had an unhappy childhood. B.She was interested in reading novels.

C.She was addicted to an electronic device. D.She paid much attention to the real world.

3.What does the AAP probably advise people to do?

A.Limit children’s screen time. B.Don’t chat online with strangers.

C.Don’t stare at a screen before bedtime. D.Guide children on their screen devices.

4.In the author’s opinion, why do adults react to new things differently from children?

A.They don’t want to change.

B.Their learning ability decreases with age.

C.They have no desire for the dynamic world.

D.Their learning methods differ from children’s.

5.What might be the author’s attitude to “screen time”?

A.Doubtful. B.Supportive.

C.Disapproving（反对的）. D.Contradictory（相互矛盾的）.

    I arrived in this beautiful Spanish island at the start of September, full of enthusiasm and eager to start work as an English teacher. I sorted all the necessary paperwork out and moved into a flat of my own within the first couple of days. Great! Or so I thought. As 4 am and at several intervals after that, I was rudely awoken by the cock that lives opposite me. Fantastic! I now have 5 extra alarms every morning.

In the following weeks, I also started to notice a trend. Things in my flat started to break at the rate of one object per day, like the hot water, bowls, cups, shower, doors or glass shelves. Yes, I am clumsy（笨拙的）but things just fell apart. If it wasn’t broken, it would either be dirty or missing. Using my washing basket for the first time was pretty disgusting. When I took out my clothes, they were swiftly followed by a hundred or so bugs that were living in the bottom.

As for（至于）the general lack of equipment in the house, there was no oven, tin opener, sharp knives or potato peeler. It turns out making a burger from scratch wasn’t the best idea. I have a small microwave and a grill（钻）. I thought the general understanding was never to put metal in a microwave but I went with it. Smoke soon started to appear. I was not quite sure if it was the burger or the grill but as soon as I opened the door, the electricity cut out. I spent the following 10 minutes in a dark, smoky room hunting for the power switch using the light from my mobile phone, which broke the week after and left me without a connection to the outer world.

Luckily, I’m now borrowing a phone and my luck has returned. No more things have broken (probably because there is nothing left to break). I’ve also realized that even if a flat looks pretty, it doesn’t mean its contents（内容）work. I am also learning how to adapt to life with limited, broken utensils（厨房用具）.

1.How did the author feel right after her reaching the island?

A.Excited. B.Nervous.

C.Confident. D.Exhausted.

2.What problem did the author have in the morning?

A.She often slept late. B.Her alarm failed to work.

C.She got some noisy neighbors. D.Her sleep was disturbed by a rooster.

3.What can we know about the author from Paragraph 2?

A.She was a very careful woman. B.She was quite satisfied with her flat.

C.Her flat was pretty old but comfortable. D.Her household articles（物品）were in poor condition.

4.What happened when the author was making a burger?

A.She was seriously injured. B.She made a terrible mistake.

C.She broke her phone accidentally. D.She suffered a sudden power failure.

5.What is the next mainly about?

A.Remaining optimistic. B.How to choose a nice flat.

C.Learning to live in a new flat. D.Why living abroad is not easy.

Activities in Cincinnati Museum Center

Movie Magic Camp

Everything is awesome at Museum Camp! Discover what happens behind the scenes of a movie. Learn how to make a storyboard, study movie magic secrets and create an animation movie（动画片）.

Admission: Admission Fee

Age Range: Grades 1-6

Category: Programs, Children, Education

Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Inside a Viking（斯坦的纳维亚人）Home

Take a look at the inside of a Viking home.

Admission: Free to Members or with Museum Admission

Age Range: Early Childhood, Grades 1-6, Preteen, Teen, Adult

Category: Traveling Exhibits

Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Parochial（教区的）and Private Schools History Session

Hear about the establishment of private, Catholic, Jewish and other independent schools in Cincinnati including the growth of early Irish and German speaking schools.

Admission: Admission Fee

Age Range: Adult

Category: Programs, History, Education

Time: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Galaxy（星系）Explorers

Come to a camp that’s sure to be out of this world! Discover secrets of our solar system and learn about galaxies far away!

Admission: Admission Fee

Age Range: Early Childhood, Teen

Category: Programs, Science, Children, Education

Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

1.What can we do at Movie Magic Camp?

A.Tell your favorite story. B.Listen to a wonderful story.

C.Learn how to make movies. D.Appreciate an animation movie.

2.What is special about Inside a Viking Home?

A.It is free to all people. B.It suits both kids and adults.

C.It is open in the early morning. D.It allows visitors to live in a house.

3.When can visitors learn about the history of some schools?

A.9:00 am to 4:00 pm. B.9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

C.7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. D.11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

4.Which activity would a science-lover probably be interested in?

A.Galaxy Explorers B.Movie Magic Camp

C.Inside a Viking Home D.Parochial and Private Schools History Session

5.Where is the text probably taken from?

A.A poster. B.A report.

C.A novel. D.A textbook.

    It was many years ago. I was a________father on my way home to my wife and baby boy after spending all day________college classes. I had gone back to school to get a degree in education. I wanted  to secure a________job that would help me to build a better life for my growing family. It was a two-hour round trip to the________, so every day I would pray for my 20-year-old car to________it all the way.

As I started down a lonely stretch of highway about 12 miles from my home I _____ a car parked along the side of the road with its emergency flashers________. A small woman was struggling to_______a flat tire. This was long before the age of cell phones________I knew that any other help might not arrive for a while. I________behind her car and offered to give her a hand. Her own hands were bruised（擦伤的）and________from struggling with the lug nuts（四方螺帽）and she had tears of frustration in her eyes. The lug nuts were rusty（生锈的）and________and the lug wrench（单向扳手）a little small, but after a while I got the flat off and the________tire on. As I said goodbye the little lady hugged me with tears of_____ this time. I waved and drove off a little embarrassed at her________. After all, it had just been one kind act.

It took me a lot of years after that to learn the true________of one kind act. One kind act can change the world. One kind act can teach more________than a million words. One kind act can save a lost soul and heal（治愈）a________heart.

Never pass up the possibility of using your own________to make this world a better place. Every day we are given the choice to be________or kind. Always choose to be kind.

1.A.great B.young C.lazy D.rich

2.A.preparing B.missing C.taking D.giving

3.A.teaching B.cooking C.driving D.writing

4.A.college B.hospital C.garage D.store

5.A.forget B.ignore C.get D.make

6.A.passed B.stopped C.noticed D.heard

7.A.out B.over C.on D.off

8.A.repair B.borrow C.buy D.change

9.A.and B.but C.though D.unless

10.A.set off B.pulled up C.showed off D.lay down

11.A.moving B.bleeding C.freezing D.shaking

12.A.shiny B.simple C.useful D.tight

13.A.spare B.worn C.clean D.cheap

14.A.pride B.regret C.pain D.relief

15.A.appreciation B.doubt C.expectation D.surprise

16.A.cause B.danger C.power D.pressure

17.A.curiosity B.love C.courage D.desire

18.A.light B.broken C.brave D.cold

19.A.kindness B.patience C.interest D.wisdom

20.A.tough B.busy C.cruel D.free

Intelligence doesn’t __________ mean success. You need to work hard as well.

A.honestly B.necessarily C.formally D.simply