Generally,when rescue workers save the lives of people in emergency situations,they never see each other again.However,this was not the case for Mike Wilson,a member of the U.S.Air Force,and Jennifer Brown,the"little"girl Wilson picked up from the waters of Hurricane Ike in 2008.
The Air Force pilot took a photo of the moment Jennifer gave her rescuer the biggest hug that he would never forget.The photo touched hearts around the world.For Wilson, who was fighting an illness at the time,it was especially precious.He carried the photo with him everywhere to remind him of one of the most special moments in his life. Eventually, he decided to find the little girl who changed his life and even ran a FindIkeGirl activity on social media.
Finally,10 years later,the two met again on the set of The Real in September 2018. And Wilson told Jennifer,"You, rescued me more than I rescued you".They did not end their friendship there.Ever since they met again,Wilson has visited her family and has spoken to her on the phone weekly.This Saturday,he will visit the Browns again,as 14-year-old Jennifer is bringing him to her military training program,which she encouraged herself to join in with the support Wilson has provided."I'm going because I would do anything for her and her family in return for the hug.They mean as much to me as my own family,"Wilson says.
The girl tells PEOPLE:"The program was very interesting and a challenge for me because I had never done it before".She even plans to join the military one day."I am Proud of her no matter what she does and will support her in everything she does,"Wilson said."I think she understands service and I believe that she will do great things no matter what she chooses."
1. How did Wilson and Jennifer come to know each other?| A．Wilson took a photo for Jennifer. |
| B．Wilson rescued Jennifer in a disaster. |
| C．Jennifer encouraged Wilson to fight an illness. |
| D．Jennifer brought Wilson to a training program. |
| A．find the girl he once saved |
| B．raise money for Jennifer's dream |
| C．share the moving story of Jennifer |
| D．encourage more people to be helpful |
| A．managed to save Wilson's life |
| B．offered Wilson courage to go on |
| C．made Wilson known to the world |
| D．developed a lasting friendship with Wilson |
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A young lady was standing on the corner with a map in her hand. She looked puzzled. Several people passed by, looked at her but did not stop. I wondered why. Maybe it was because of the way she was dressed. She wore a dirty dress and looked pale.
As I crossed the street and came closer to her I asked if she wanted help. She thanked me and smiled in relief. As it turned out, she was looking for the hospital. I felt wonderful just reaching out, and taking that extra moment to help.
Many times in these situations I end up walking a person to where he or she is going when giving directions would be too complicated. I like helping people this way due to my own experience. Many years ago, we travelled in Japan and needed directions. A kind Japanese who saw our problem came to us and helped us out. This man just took my heavy bags and guided us to where we needed to be. We could not speak any Japanese while the man could not speak any English. Although we could not communicate through words, we communicated through the heart.
Sometimes when I do a special favour for a stranger, the person will say, “I hope I can do something for you one day to return the favour.” They already have done something for me by giving me the opportunity to help them. But I hope that when they come across a situation where someone needs their help, they will be willing to reach out as well.
1. Why didn’t those passers-by give a helping hand to the young lady?(no more than 10 words)2. What was the young lady’s problem?(no more than 10 words)
3. What does the underlined sentence mean?(no more than 20 words)
4. What does the writer want to tell us in the last paragraph?(no more than 15 words)
【推荐2】A visitor comes to an island where two tribes live. One tribe always tells the truth and the other always lies. The truth tellers live on the western side of the island, and those who lie live on the eastern side.
The visitor wants to determine whether the native beside him is a truth teller or not by asking only one question. He asks the native, “Go and ask the native in the distance which side of the island he lives on.” When the messenger returns, he says, “He said he lives on the western side of the island.”
Is the messenger a truth teller or not? How can the visitor be sure?
1. Which question can help the visitor determine whether the native beside him is a liar or not?| A．Are you OK? |
| B．What is your father? |
| C．Do you live on the western side? |
| D．Do you live on this island? |
| A．it′s hard to tell where the messenger lives |
| B．the messenger lives on the western side of the island |
| C．the messenger lives on the eastern side of the island |
| D．the messenger lives in the central part of the island |
| A．He may be telling a lie. |
| B．He can′t be the truth teller. |
| C．He likes making jokes on visitors. |
| D．He is misunderstood by the messenger. |
【推荐3】Sometimes I really doubt whether there is love between my parents. Every day they are very busy trying to make money for my schooling.
One day, my mother was sewing a quilt. I silently sat beside her.
“Mum, is there love between you and Dad?” I asked in a very low voice.
With surprise in her eyes, she stopped her work for a while. The she said, “Susan, look at this thread. It can hardly be seen, but it’s really there. It makes the quilt strong. If life is a quilt, love should be a thread. Love is inside.”
I couldn’t understand her until the next spring. At that time, my father suddenly got sick seriously. My mother had to stay with him in the hospital for a month.
After they were back, my mother helped my father walk slowly on the country road every day. They were so kind to each other and it seemed they were the happiest couple.
After two months my father still couldn’t walk by himself.
“Dad, how are you feeling now?” I asked him one day.
“Susan, don’t worry about me.” he said. “I just like walking with your mum. I like this kind of life.” Reading his eyes, I knew he loves my mother deeply.
Now I understand that love is just a thread in the quilt of our life. Love is inside, making life strong and warm.
1. Why are Susan’s parents busy trying to make money?| A．To send Susan to school. | B．To get to see the doctor. |
| C．To buy a strong quilt. | D．To show their love. |
| A．one day | B．one month | C．two months | D．three months |
| A．while her mother was sewing a quilt | B．before her father was in hospital |
| C．when she was sitting beside her mother | D．after her father was seriously sick |
| A．Susan’s father is very lazy. | B．Susan’s mother is a nurse. |
| C．Susan’s parents love each other. | D．Susan doesn’t like her father. |
| A．How to Make a Quilt Strong | B．Love is Just a Tread |
| C．Walking on the Country Road | D．A Seriously Sick Father |
【推荐1】One day when I was 12, my mother gave me an order: I was to walk to the public library, and borrow at least one book for the summer. This was one more weapon (武器) for her to defeat my strange problem—inability to read.
In the library, I found my way into the “Children’s Room”. I sat down on the floor and pulled a few books off the shelf at random (随机地). The cover of a book caught my eye. It presented a picture of a pet dog. I had recently had a pet dog, the first and only animal companion I ever had as a child. He was my secret sharer, but one morning, he was gone, given away to someone who had the space and the money to care for him. I never forgot my pet dog.
There on the book’s cover was a pet dog which looked like my dog. I ran my fingers over the picture of the dog on the cover. My eyes ran across the title: Amos, the Beagle with a Plan. Unknowingly, I had read the title. Without opening the book, I borrowed it from the library for the summer.
Under the shade of a bush, I started to read about Amos. I read very, very slowly with difficulty. Though pages were turned slowly, I got the main idea of the story about a dog who, like mine, had been separated from his family and who finally found his way back home. That dog was my dog, and I was the little boy in the book. At the end of the story, my mind continued the final scene of reunion, on and on, until my own lost dog and I were, in my mind, running together.
My mother’s call returned me to the real world. I suddenly realized something: I had read a book, and I had loved reading that book. Everyone knew I could not read. But I had read it. Books could be unbelievably wonderful and I was going to read them.
I never told my mother about my “miraculous” (隔绝) experience that summer, but she saw a slow but eye-catching improvement in my classroom performance during the next year. And years later, she was proud that her son had read thousands of books, was awarded a PhD in literature, and authored his own books, articles, poetry and fiction. The power of the words has held.
1. The author’s mother told him to borrow a book in order to .| A．help cure him of his reading problem |
| B．let him spend a meaningful summer |
| C．encourage him to do more walking |
| D．make him learn more about weapons |
| A．it reminded him of his own dog |
| B．he found its title easy to understand |
| C．it contained pretty pictures of animals |
| D．he liked children’s stories very much |
| A．The book told the story of his pet dog. |
| B．He was forced by his mother to read it. |
| C．The happy ending of the story attracted him. |
| D．The story was connected with his own experience. |
| A．The author’s mother read the same book. |
| B．The author has become a successful writer. |
| C．The author has had happy summers ever since. |
| D．The author’ mother rewarded him with the book. |
【推荐2】I still remember a lovely girl, though I don’t know her name.
We met in the Children’s Hospital. I was 11. I was born with a hole in my heart. So was the five-year-old girl in the bed beside me. We were both recovering from the same operation. Because I was older and wiser, I thought it was my job to look after her. “Do you want to hear a story?” I asked her one afternoon. “Great!” she said.
It was so easy to make her happy. She seemed always to be smiling or singing songs.
Life wasn’t fair. She passed away. My recovery went well. “You’re really lucky”, a nurse told me. “But how come my operation was so easy and hers wasn’t?” I asked. “Easy?” my dad said. “David, your operation wasn’t easy at all. we thought we were going to lose you. For two weeks after your operation many things could go wrong. You’re really lucky. When you were in the coma (昏迷), she used to come over to your bed and sing to you. She was watching over you.” my dad said.
My surgery scars (手术疤痕) are hidden under my shirt along with the memory of that kind little girl. She will be at my side like a small angel (hi). I am old and wise enough now to know that I have an angel watching over me whenever life is fair or unfair.
1. Why did the writer look after the little girl?| A．He thought it was his duty. | B．Her parents were busy. |
| C．She wanted to hear stories. | D．She was his best friend. |
| A．Shy. | B．Positive. |
| C．Careless. | D．Humorous. |
| A．He stayed in hospital for a short time. |
| B．It was easy for him to recover from illness. |
| C．A nurse in the hospital said he was unlucky. |
| D．He treasures the memory of that little girl. |
| A．Her death. | B．her dancing. |
| C．Her kindness. | D．Her growth. |
【推荐3】I work at a grocery store in Montreal’s Plateau neighbourhood, which gets a lot of regulars. On March 12, the Quebec government announced to close all public places to stop the spread of the pandemic (流行病) of coronavirus.
The next day the store was the busiest I’ve ever seen. The six cash registers had to be kept open from 10 a. m. until close. It was nuts. I didn't have time to eat lunch, and whenever one of us on cash had to use the bathroom, we’d have to bring in a coworker off the floor to cover for us.
Since then, the atmosphere in the store has been different. Customers are mostly considerate, but whenever someone coughs or sneezes, everyone turns around to make sure that person sneezed into their elbow. I’ve even seen customers come in wearing some strange get-ups. One guy even came in with a plastic Walmart bag wrapped around his entire head, with a slit cut out for his eyes.
A lot of my coworkers have left to avoid a public-facing job during the pandemic. Grocery store workers across Canada are putting their health at risk every time they come in to work, but a lot of us are still making close to minimum wage. I realized that I feel more exhausted than normal even though I’m working the same hours.
There still have been some moments of kindness in the midst of the chaos. I’ve overheard people talking on the phone who sounded as though they were organizing grocery deliveries for those stuck at home. And this past weekend a very nice lady thanked us for continuing to work. I know everyone is worried, but it’s useless having the same scary conversations day after day. Instead, tell us a funny anecdote, or about something nice. We’ll appreciate the distraction, and you’ll make our day just a bit brighter.
1. What does the author intend to show by “It was nuts.” in paragraph 2?| A．The goods were in short supply. | B．The store was having a big sale. |
| C．The cashiers complained about their work. | D．The locals rushed to do shopping like crazy. |
| A．They are panicky about the disease. | B．They like to shop here in disguise. |
| C．They are more friendly to each other. | D．They have taken proper preventive measures. |
【推荐1】It was in 2004 that I decided to build a garden at Charlton Manor Primary School. I’d seen the news reports about children lacking (缺乏) knowledge of where their food came from and felt that we as a society had been separated from food. The reason for this was clear to me: we were no longer educating our children about food in schools. I saw a garden as a chance for the children to learn in a real way. I also wanted to use it to cover topics: life cycles, flowering plants, creative writing and report writing. I believed that plenty of subjects could be well taught in a garden, while increasing pupils’ activity levels and encouraging teamwork.
With many teachers facing explanations from children such as “It wasn’t my fault” and “It wasn’t only me”, here was our chance to develop a sense of responsibility. It hasn’t all been plain sailing (一帆风顺) though. At the beginning, we tried hard to get some of the teachers on board, because of concerns that behavioural problems would worsen — because if they couldn’t trust the children in the classroom, wouldn’t they be worse outside? But once those teachers started making use of the garden there was recognisable behaviour change in those pupils. The children worked as a team and took responsibility for growing the plants.
We needed to think about funding (资金), too. I know other schools that have taken different routes to support such projects — finding parent and grandparent volunteers or someone with a knowledge of gardening who are ready to share their skills and support teachers. Community is a big thing for us. Products from the garden are sold in the school shop, run by the children on weekdays. We’ve also begun selling products, such as tomatoes, potatoes, eggs and honey to parents and others, and a local restaurant and Borough Market in central London, helping us to channel (引导) funds back into the garden.
The research of the Food Growing in Schools Taskforce makes clear the advantages of school gardens: learning, increased understanding of the natural environment. It has also shown that outdoor learning can add value to everyday experiences in the classroom. I’d agree. The garden has provided wonderful learning chances for the children. It has brought the community together.
1. Why did the author plan a school garden?| A．To prove the news reports true. |
| B．To make use of the waste land in school. |
| C．To provide students with physical activities. |
| D．To offer students chances to get to know nature. |
| A．It went smoothly from the start. |
| B．It fails to get through difficult times. |
| C．It was doubted by students in the beginning. |
| D．It has developed students’ sense of responsibility. |
| A．It depends on volunteers. |
| B．It makes money by selling its goods. |
| C．It is supported by local government. |
| D．It collects money from students’ families. |
| A．The influence of communities on schools. |
| B．The learning abilities of students. |
| C．The good of school gardens. |
| D．The power of nature. |
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Design Challenge Day
Description: Are you up for a challenge? Drop in and tackle some design challenges using supplies provided by the library. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative submissions.
Suitable for: Kids and Teens
Time: Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Film Screening: The Zookeeper’s Wife (2017)
Description: Join the West Town branch for a screening of The Zookeeper’s Wife. A married couple who work as zoo caretakers help save Jewish people from the Nazi’s Holocaust.
Suitable for: Adults and Teens
Time: Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
1. When can people go and read in Chicago Public Library?| A．11:00 am, April 29, 2020. | B．2:00 pm, May 25, 2020. |
| C．9:00 am, July 5, 2020. | D．6:00 pm, November 26, 2020. |
| A．Paying for it in your free time on a yearly basis. |
| B．Providing a recent photo and an application. |
| C．Applying on the library’s official website first. |
| D．Having a valid ID with name, photo and Chicago address. |
| A．It targets adults as their major participants. |
| B．Participants will compete for prizes. |
| C．The activity will last for nearly 2 hours. |
| D．Winners can watch The Zookeeper’s Wife for free. |
【推荐3】The following books have been published recently, and maybe you would like to read them.
This Atmosphere of Love
Franklin Bass Jr.
www.authorhouse.com
Paperback/E-book
$12.95/$3.99
This Atmosphere of Love shares Franklin Bass Jr.’s poetry collection from 2008 to 2012 that speaks about his true feelings and experiences of love.
An Irish Girl
Marilyn Hering
www.iuniverse.com
Paperback/E-book
$13.99/$3.99
Inspired by true events of the Irish famine(饥荒), An Irish Girl combines a tale of the famine with a heart-broken story of love and loss.
The Prison Planet
Handbook
Denis Goodwin
www.xlibris.com
Hardback/Paperback/E-book/Audiobook
$46.98/$34.45/$4.99/$9.99
Sometimes, the reality prescribed to us doesn’t explain what we experience. If you too know something isn’t right and want to see the bigger picture, the bottom line is here.
A Deadly Homecoming
Jane Bennett Munro
www.iuniverse.com
Hardback/Paperback/E-book/Audiobook
$23.99/$13.99/$3.99/$9.99
When her mother asks her to investigate a friend’s disappearance, Toni Day heads to her hometown to solve a complex murder case that leaves her own life hanging in the balance.
1. Who is a poet among the following writers?| A．Jane Bennett Munro | B．Marilyn Hering. |
| C．Denis Goodwin. | D．Franklin Bass Jr. |
| A．A biography | B．A storybook |
| C．A documentary. | D．A reference book. |
| A．The Prison Planet. | B．A Deadly Homecoming. |
| C．An Irish Girl. | D．This Atmosphere of Love. |
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1. Where can guests stay if they have special requirements for breakfast?| A．28－30 Bute Gardens. |
| B．12 Osborn Street. |
| C．4－6 Half Moon Street. |
| D．16 Hampton Court Road. |
| A．Arbor City. |
| B．Abercorn House Hostel. |
| C．Hilton London Green Park. |
| D．Hampton Court Motor Cruiser. |
| A．207－629－7522 | B．208－977－1728 |
| C．207－247－3313 | D．203－696－0215 |
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| C．an advertisement | D．an invitation |
【推荐2】Do you like to show off your expensive items? You could find yourself without friends! Scientists prove that expensive status symbols make you look less socially attractive.
Items such as a fancy car and a Rolex watch are often thought to increase our social standing(地位) and often come with a high price tag(标签).According to the latest research, however, it has the opposite effect and people would prefer to be friends with someone who places less value on material objects.
“Often we think that status symbols will make us look more socially attractive to others,” says Stephen Garcia, the study's leading author from the University of Michigan. He adds, “However, our research suggests that these status signals actually make us look less socially attractive.
The researchers conducted six studies which assessed how people presented themselves and how people viewed strangers. People who chose to wear higher status items tended to get a negative response, but people wanted to be friends with people who preferred lower status symbols.
The study took the role of the luxury(奢侈) item to see if it was possible that the expensive item itself played a part in people's reactions. The definition of a status symbol changed based on a person's socioeconomic status, but the same effect of keeping off potential friends was seen regardless of social position.
"At a social level, we may be wasting billions of dollars on expensive status symbols that finally keep others from wanting to associate with us, "says Kimberlee Weaver Livnat at the University of Haifa. She says, "And to the extent that close friendships are important to well-being, and we may be unintentionally hurting ourselves.”
However, Patricia Chen of the National University of Singapore said this does not necessarily mean status symbols are a bad thing. She says, "Our findings right now only apply to the formation of new friendships. Status symbols may be beneficial at other times and in other settings, such as when trying to establish new business contacts.”
1. Which is the negative influence of expensive status symbols?| A．Preventing people from making friends. | B．Lowering people's social status. |
| C．Doing harm to people's health absolutely. | D．Changing people s consumption concept. |
| A．People who are very rich. | B．People with high social status. |
| C．People with charming appearance. | D．People who keep a low status. |
| A．Unconcerned. | B．Positive. |
| C．Critical. | D．Casual. |
【推荐3】How can kids become heroes? Do they have to save the world? No. To become a hero, kids just have to think about what others need and find a way to help. Katie Stagliano is one of those hero kids.
Katie loved to garden. When she was 9, she harvested a huge cabbage which weighed 40 pounds. The cabbage was far bigger than what her family needed, so she thought about what to do with it.
She knew that there were lots of hungry people in South California, where she lived. So she decided to donate her enormous cabbage to a soup kitchen. It turned out that her kind donation helped feed more than 275 people.
Then Katie thought about other gardeners who had more vegetables than they could eat.
Suddenly, she saw a way to solve both problems. Katie realized that she could help fight against hunger by encouraging kids to plant vegetable gardens and donate their harvest to hungry people. That's how Katie's Krops was born.
Katie says, "My dream is that there are no hungry people." To make that dream come true, Katie got her whole school involved. The students planted a huge garden, but Katie knew she could do more. She contacted an organization called Fields to Families, which sent a master gardener to help.
It's so great to help people," Katie adds, but kids don't have to grow huge cabbages. If they could grow "even one vegetable plant and donate the harvest to a local soup kitchen, we could make a huge difference in the fight against hunger".
It's been several years since Katie Stagliano started work on her dream. Today, more than 60 gardens around the United States are being grown by kids. Young gardeners have donated tens of thousands of pounds of fresh vegetables to stop hunger.
Sadly, many people are still hungry. However, Katie's Krops and hundreds of child gardeners are planting and harvesting to change that.
1. What did Katie Stagliano want to do?| A．She wanted to be a hero. | B．She wanted to grow a huge cabbage. |
| C．She wanted to help those hungry people. | D．She wanted to encourage kids to donate vegetables. |
| A．Her harvest of a big cabbage. | B．Her duty to help the poor. |
| C．Her interest in planting vegetables. | D．Her desire to become a hero. |
| A．She planted a huge garden. | B．She asked an organization for help. |
| C．She donated her harvest to her school. | D．She encouraged all the citizens to work with her. |
| A．A Hero Kid. | B．The Harvest Donation. |
| C．Child Gardeners. | D．Katie Stagliano's Dream. |
