Aunt Em dropped her work and came to the door. One glance told her of the danger close at hand. “Quick, Dorothy!” she screamed. “Run for the cellar!” Toto jumped out of Dorothy’s arms and hid under the bed, and the girl started to get him. Aunt Em, badly frightened, threw open the trap door in the floor and climbed down the ladder into the small, dark hole. Dorothy caught Toto at last and started to follow her aunt. When she was halfway across the room there came a great roar from the wind, and the house shook so hard that she lost her footing and sat down suddenly upon the floor.
Then a strange thing happened. The house circled around two or three times and rose slowly through the air. Dorothy felt as if she were going up in a balloon. It was very dark, and the wind blew horribly around her, but Dorothy found she was riding quite easily. After the first few twists and turns, and one other time when the house tipped badly, she felt as if she were being rocked gently, like a baby in a cradle (摇篮). Toto did not like it. He ran about the room, now here, now there, barking loudly; but Dorothy sat quite still on the floor and waited to see what would happen.
At last she crawled over the swinging floor to her bed, and lay down upon it; and Toto followed and lay down beside her. In spite of the swinging of the house and the crying of the wind, Dorothy soon closed her eyes and fell fast asleep.
1. What does the underlined word “cyclone” in paragraph 1 probably mean?| A．deadline | B．flood | C．monster | D．tornado |
| A．To find the puppy Toto. | B．To find shelter from the cyclone. |
| C．To protect their fortune. | D．To get tools to help Henry. |
| A．She managed to control the house. | B．She found herself flying in a balloon. |
| C．She turned baby crying loudly. | D．She remained undisturbed with Toto. |
| A．Afraid and brave. | B．Curious and tired. |
| C．Flexible and calm. | D．Excited and thrilled. |
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【推荐1】Tsunami is a natural disaster, which is a Japanese word that means “sea wave”. A tsunami is a huge sea wave that forms mainly in the Pacific Ocean area. People die and property is destroyed when a tsunami hits land. What causes these dangerous sea waves? Sometimes, tsunamis are caused when earthquakes take place underwater. Then, water begins to move up and down from the top of the ocean right down to the bottom. Waves begin to form, and each wave is called a tsunami.
A tsunami is less than one meter high and can move at a speed of almost 800 kilometers per hour while it is far out in the ocean. But the tsunami rises much higher and moves more slowly as it comes closer to land.
The weather bureau (气象局) warns people over the radio and television when a tsunami is heading for land. These warnings have helped save many lives.
1. The Japanese word tsunami means ________.| A．Earthquake | B．sea wave | C．ocean water | D．tornado |
| A．an underwater earthquake | B．heavy rains |
| C．waves hitting land | D．tornado |
| A．picks up more speed | B．becomes far less dangerous |
| C．rises higher and higher | D．rises more quickly |
| A．a tsunami can’t cause lots of trouble |
| B．people can save their lives when a tsunami is coming |
| C．the warning from the weather bureau can help people save their lives |
| D．no one can escape when a tsunami is coming |
【推荐2】On Wednesday a powerful earthquake hit Amatrice that was at the epicenter(震中), which is the point in the earth’s surface directly above where the earthquake happens. The town’s clock tower was the only building still standing. Italy’s prime minister said the earthquake had killed at least 120 people, and warned that the number might increase. There were several villages that were affected in farther mountainous areas. The earthquake was also felt as far away as Rome, 100 miles from the epicenter.
Earthquakes can’t be predicted. There are warning systems that can save some lives, but only under certain conditions. Unlike a tomnado warning where radar can see it and issue a warning before it, an earthquake warning happens when the earth is already shaking. We don’t have a system that can predict when the earth is going to shake. Our warning system is based on the fact that the earth is already shaking. The warning depends on how far you are from the earthquake epicenter. If you’re at an earthquake epicenter, you’re going to get no warning. If you’re far away from the epicenter, we can give you some time to prepare.
Another condition is how close the sensor is to the epicenter. If the sensor is 10 miles away from the epicenter, it takes five seconds to get to that sensor. So, the more sensors we get, the more time we’ll get as well. If you get 10 seconds notice of an earthquake that’s happening, especially a big one, you can open up the lifts on the nearest floor. You can also stop all the things that are moving before the shaking gets there. If you’re 30 miles away, your warning could be 15 seconds. It is 15 seconds that can save your life.
1. What can be learned from the first paragraph?| A．The earthquake happened on Monday. |
| B．The earthquake destroyed all the buildings. |
| C．Fewer than 120 people lost their lives. |
| D．Rome is about 100 miles away from Amatrice. |
| A．It can always give us time to prepare. |
| B．It is different from the tornado warning. |
| C．It can tell us how to prepare for the earthquake. |
| D．It can predict when earthquakes will happen. |
| A．5 miles. | B．10 miles. | C．20 miles. | D．30 miles. |
| A．A Powerful Earthquake | B．The Introduction of the Earthquake Warning |
| C．Earthquakes and Tornados | D．How the Earthquake Happens |
【推荐3】Rescuers pulled out an eight-year-old girl alive from the ruins of a Taiwan apartment block on Monday more than 60 hours after it was destroyed by an earthquake, as the mayor of the southern city of Tainan warned the death toll could go beyond 100. The official death toll from the quake rose to 38, with more than 100 people missing.
The girl, named as Lin Su-Chin, was conscious and had been taken to hospital. There were possibly two other people still alive in the destroyed building.
The quake struck at about 4 am on Saturday at the beginning of the Lunar New Year holiday, with almost all the dead found in Tainan’s destroyed Wei-guan Golden Dragon Building. Rescue efforts are focused on the ruins of the 17-story building, where more than 100 people are listed as missing and suspected to be buried deep under the ruins.
Earlier a woman, identified as Tsao Wei-ling, was found alive lying under her dead husband. Their two-year-old son, who was also killed, was found lying nearby. Another survivor, a man named Li Tsung-tian, was pulled out later. Several hours later, Li’s girlfriend was found dead in the rubble. Tsao and Li were both being treated in hospital.
Rescuers continued to climb over the twisted（扭曲的） remain of the building as numb family members stood around, waiting for news of missing relatives. It’s reported that 36 of the 38 dead were from the Wei-guan building, which was built in 1994.
The mayor of Tainan said there needed to be a “general sorting out” of old buildings to make sure they were able to deal with disasters like earthquakes. A better job was also needed in ensuring building quality as well as building management in the near future.
1. What information does the text mainly tell us?| A．Severe earthquake happening in Taiwan. |
| B．The rescue operation after the earthquake. |
| C．The treatment of the earthquake victims. |
| D．The mayor’s requirement for the rescue. |
| A．It was officially reported that the death toll reached 100. |
| B．Lin Su-Chin passed away after being taken to the hospital. |
| C．Wei-guan Golden Dragon Building is a major disaster area. |
| D．A girl aged 8 was buried under the ruins of the Wei-guan building. |
| A．They were waiting for their relatives. |
| B．They were helping rescuers to find those still alive. |
| C．They were praying for their dead relatives. |
| D．They were concerned for the safety of the rescuers. |
| A．The prevention of the spread of illnesses. |
| B．The reconstruction of the houses for victims. |
| C．The offer of shelters and clothes for the victims. |
| D．An investigation on the firmness of old building. |
【推荐1】Honk if You Love Birds
When Ariel Cordova-Rojas rode her bike to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, New York, last November, she planned to go hiking and bird-watching. Bingo! A mile into her walk, she spotted a gorgeous female mute swan near the water’s edge. Cordova-Rojas, 30, who had worked at the Wild Bird Fund rehabilitation center (康复中心) in Manhattan, knew that mute swans can attack people. But as she approached this one, it didn’t move.
She was certain that the bird needed medical attention. Cordova-Rojas put her jacket over the bird’s head to keep it calm, carefully picked it up, and held it in her arms. And then a thought struck her: What do I do now?
Her best bet was the rehab center, but that was across the East River and clear on the other side of town. How was she going to transport a 17-pound swan on her bike all that way? Luckily, some puzzled strangers driving by offered her, her bike, and the swan a lift to a nearby subway station.
On the subway, no one seemed particularly annoyed by the feathered passenger. “One guy”, says Cordova-Rojas, “was sitting right in front of me on his phone. I don’t know if he noticed there was a swan in front of him.”
Cordova-Rojas called the rehab center on the way, and Tristan Higgin, an animal-care manager, picked her up at the subway station and drove bird, bike, and rescuer to the facility. There, staff members determined that the swan might have lead poisoning, caused by swallowing weights used on fishing lines.
The staff got the swan back up on her webbed feet. She even made a boyfriend at the center — another injured swan. Sadly, even with all that TLC, the swan became ill with a bacterial infection. Two months after Cordova-Rojas came to her rescue, she passed away.
It’s a disappointing ending, but the real story is just how far some people are willing to go to save a swan in the big city — literally. “In all, Cordova-Rojas traveled two hours by foot, car, and subway,” says Higginbotham, “That’s the perfect summary of who she is.”
1. What happened when Ariel Cordova-Rojas went on her trip to Queens?| A．She was attacked by a swan when watching birds. |
| B．A female swan was lifted to the nearby subway station by strangers. |
| C．A female swan was transported to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. |
| D．She discovered a sick mute swan and took it to the rehab center. |
| A．It had never been to a rehab center before. |
| B．It bothered the travelers on the subway. |
| C．It was poisoned and then caught a disease. |
| D．It was successfully rescued by all the passers-by. |
| A．Enthusiastic and creative. | B．Warm-hearted and professional. |
| C．Cooperative and generous. | D．Responsible and ambitious. |
| A．the building | B．the equipment | C．the subway station | D．the rehab center |
【推荐2】Vincent Willem van Gogh is a great Dutch painter. In 2017 one of his paintings was sold for $81 million. 2021 seemed to be Vincent Willem van Gogh’s year. There were at least five different exhibits in nearly 40 U. S. cities regarding his works. It’s very surprising to know he sold only a few paintings in his lifetime, for only little profit (利润). How did this now-famous painter fail to escape attention after his death? It was probably thanks to a woman.
Six months after Van Gogh died, his beloved brother Theo passed away, who had expected to make his brother’s works well-known. Fortunately, Theo’s wife Johanna van Gogh-Bonge, as an English teacher at two different girls’ schools before her marriage, was left with their son and a sizable art collection. She decided to help Tneo’s wishes come true. “During her lifetime, she devoted herself to making people know more about Vincent’s art,” says Luijten, the author of Johanna’s lifetime story.
Johanna tried all her best to improve Van Gogh’s name. To do this, she chose some of his works to sell and encouraged writers and art critics to write about his paintings though she was refused many times. Johanna didn’t lose heart. She lent some pieces to well-known museums and organized countless exhibitions. “One of Johanna’s major achievements was the organization of an exhibition at the Stedelijk Museum in 1905, where she collected no less than 484 of Van Gogh’s works. A Van Gogh exhibition of this size would never again be matched,” Luijten explains. Another particular move happened in 1914 when Johanna published Van Gogh’s letters. Theo had kept hundreds of letters. “This was of great importance, as following the publication of the letters, the appreciation of Van Gogh as an artist increased further,” says Luijten.
“There’s little doubt that although Van Gogh was great, he wouldn’t be remembered to the level seen today without the influence of Johanna.” said Luijten.
1. What appears unbelievable about Vincent van Gogh according to the author?| A．His paintings being sold at such an amazingly high price. |
| B．His attending many different art exhibitions worldwide. |
| C．His becoming well-known because of a woman’s efforts. |
| D．His paintings bringing little money for him in his lifetime. |
| A．She married Theo in 1905. |
| B．She was a famous painting collector. |
| C．She was creative with a strong will. |
| D．She was once a teacher in an art school. |
| A．The great life story of Van Gogh. | B．The woman behind Van Gogh. |
| C．The contribution of Van Gogh’s brother. | D．Van Gogh’s famous paintings. |
【推荐3】To celebrate his girlfriend’s birthday, Luke Fortune drove from a small town in Central Oregon to Portland, where he parked his car in a paid garage overnight. The next morning, he discovered that the car’s window had been broken into pieces, along with his dreams for the future-- his backpack and computer were gone. Everything important to him was on that computer. He felt sick.
Two days after the theft, another young man was standing outside his apartment, also in Portland. Masoud Almazrouei, 29, was an exchange student. He had been approached by a man who said he had a computer for sale. Only $ 200. Almazrouei, who had been in the United States for only a year, just needed a computer then, so he bought it, took it home and turned it on. Within seconds, he saw files and photographs. He wondered who would sell a computer with all of that on it and then he realized it could be stolen.
Almazrouei found what appeared to be the owner’s cellphone number and called it. He told Fortune that he had got his computer, and he admitted it was his own fault. Fortune told Almazrouei if he really had the computer, he should take it to the police.
Soon after, a police officer called Fortune to say that a man had dropped the computer off and had said he was sorry. He passed along the man’s number.
Fortune called and thanked Almazrouei and insisted on paying him a reward of $ 200, the money he paid. Almazrouei refused. He said it was his mistake to buy the computer from someone he didn’t know. More importantly, it was his honor and duty to return it to the rightful owner.
1. Which of the following is not true according to the passage?| A．Luke Fortune went to Portland to meet his friend Masoud Almazrouei. |
| B．Luke Fortune parked his car in a free garage overnight. |
| C．Luke Fortune got back his computer the next day after the theft. |
| D．Masoud Almazrouei was not a native American. |
| A．From the computer he bought. |
| B．In the police station. |
| C．From the man who sold the computer. |
| D．In the garage where Fortune parked his car. |
| A．Luke Fortune told him. |
| B．The person who sold the computer. |
| C．The computer contained the owner’s personal information. |
| D．Luke Fortune’s girl friend told him. |
| A．curious | B．honest | C．responsible | D．anxious |
【推荐1】Beijing Imperial Court Food(宫廷菜)
Imperial Court Food is a style of food with origins in the Imperial Palace and it is well-known for the original features of the raw materials and carefully selected ingredients. In addition, the dishes are decorated with different colored vegetables and fruits in various shapes. Each dish has a special name, such as Yu Feng Huan Chao. Today, Imperial Court Food has become an important school of Chinese cooking with several places offering this special taste. While expensive, it is worth trying.
Restaurants of Imperial Court Food
Fangshan Restaurant
Fangshan Restaurant is the most famous one offering the first-class Imperial Court Food. The restaurant is made up of three parts and it can hold 500 people eating at the time. It is decorated in imperial style with the design of dragon and phoenix. Here is the best place to experience the life of the Chinese emperors in former days, Now, it serves nearly 800 kinds of Imperial Court Dishes. Among them, Man-Han Banquet is the most famous.
Yushan Restaurant
The layout(布局)of the restaurant follows the imperial palace. When eating in there restaurant, diners are served by waitresses in traditional imperial clothes.
Da Zhai Men
The dishes and snacks cooked in this restaurant are worthy to be tried. And, the traditional performances at night is one of the restaurant's attractions.
Royal Palace
Both of the food and services of this restaurant are so good. You can also enjoy some wonderful performances in this large courtyard.
1. Imperial Court Food stands out because of the following EXCEPT .| A．pleasant names | B．selective materials |
| C．reasonable prices | D．pretty decorations |
| A．Da Zhai Men. | B．Royal Palace. |
| C．Yushan Restaurant. | D．Fangshan Restaurant. |
| A．Da Zhai Men. | B．Yushan Restaurant. |
| C．Fangshan Restaurant. | D．Royal Palace. |
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The world might seem focused on urbanization, but over the past five years of our Housing Futures research, we have seen the emergence of a new trend in housing the desire to move back to rural locations. With advancements in technology, villages are now more connected than ever. Our Housing Futures research, focusing on The Village Revival, identified that 21% of respondents expressed a desire to move to a village, making it probably the most popular location for buyers. Those looking to move cited neighborhood safety (86%), space between neighbors (58%) and a strong community feel (48%) as key factors to leave cities and settle in rural location. Figures show that England’s rural economy produces £210 billion of economic output. In fact, a quarter of all registered businesses are based in rural locations. The expansion of broadband and mobile communications has seen a greater rate of working from home in rural locations compared to urban areas. It seems that the same factors that once drove urbanization — improving economic and social conditions-are now inspiring the village revival. So, if you’re thinking of moving to a more rural location, Strutt & Parker is well placed to help. Our agents take the time to really understand what you’re looking for. | |
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1. Which of the following statements is FALSE about rural locations?
| A．Most of the registered businesses are based in rural areas. |
| B．One fifth people interviewed have a desire to live in rural areas. |
| C．Villages are more convenient and suitable for living than ever before. |
| D．Villages usually have a safe, undisturbed but closely connected neighborhood. |
| A．upper left corner | B．upper right corner |
| C．lower left corner | D．lower right corner |
| A．in a textbook | B．on a website |
| C．in the newspaper | D．in a TV program |
Since the day I was 12 and first read his letter, some of his words have lived in my heart. One part always stands out. “Right now, you are pretending to be a timekiller . But I know that one day, you will do something great that will set you among the very best.” Knowing that my dad believed in me gave me permission to believe in myself. “You will do something great.” He didn't know what that would be, and neither did I, but at times in my life when I've felt proud of myself, I remember his words and wish he were here so I could ask, “Is this what you were talking about, Dad? Should I keep going？”
A long way from 12 now, I realize he would have been proud when I made any progress. Lately, though, I've come to believe he'd want me to move on to what comes next: to be proud of, and believe in, somebody else. It's time to start writing my own letters to my children. Our children look to us with the same unanswered question we had. Our kids don't hold back because they're afraid to fail. They're only afraid of failing us. They don't worry about being disappointed. Their fear－as mine was until my father's letter－is of being a disappointment.
Give your children permission to succeed. They're waiting for you to believe in them.
I always knew my parents loved me. But trust me: That belief will be more complete, that love will be more real, and their belief in themselves will be greater if you write the words on their hearts：“Don't worry; you'll do something great.” Not having that blessing from their parents may be the only thing holding them back.
1. We learn from the text that the author ________.
| A．lost his father when he was young |
| B．worked hard before he read his father's letter |
| C．asked his father's permission to believe in himself |
| D．knew exactly what great thing his father wanted him to do |
| A．Children need their parents' letters. |
| B．Children are afraid to be disappointed. |
| C．His children's fear of failure held them back. |
| D．His father's letter removed his fear of failing his parents. |
| A．He got no access to success. |
| B．He wrote back to his father at 12. |
| C．He was sure his parents loved him. |
| D．He once asked his father about the letter. |
| A．describe children's thinking |
| B．answer some questions children have |
| C．stress the importance of communication |
| D．advise parents to encourage their children |
【推荐1】Welcome to your future life!
You get up in the morning and look into the mirror. Your face is firm and young-looking.
In 2035, medical technology is better than ever. Many people at your age could live to be 150, so at 40, you’re not old at all. And your parents just had an anti-aging (抗衰老的) treatment. Now, all three of you look the same age!
You say to your shirt, “Turn red.” It changes from blue to red. In 2035，“smart clothes” contain particles (粒子) much smaller than the cells in your body. The particles can be programmed to change your clothes’ color or pattern.
You walk into the kitchen. You pick up the milk, but a voice says, “You shouldn’t drink that!” Your fridge has read the chip (芯片) that contains information about the milk, and it knows the milk is old. In 2035，every article of food in grocery stores has such a chip.
It’s time to go to work. In 2035，cars drive themselves. Just tell your “smart car” where to go. On the way, you can call a friend using your jacket sleeve. Such “smart technology” is all around you.
So will all these things come true? “For new technology to succeed,”says scientist Andrew Zolli，”it has to be so much better that it replaces what we have already.”The Internet is one example —What will be the next?
1. We can learn from the text that in the future .| A．people will never get old |
| B．everyone will look the same |
| C．red will be the most popular color |
| D．clothes will be able to change their pattern |
| A．Milk will be harmful to health. |
| B．More drinks will be available for sale. |
| C．Food in grocery stores will carry electronic information. |
| D．Milk in grocery stores will stay fresh much longer. |
| A．Nothing can replace the Internet. |
| B．Fridges will know what people need. |
| C．Jacket sleeves can be used as a guide. |
| D．Cars will be able to drive automatically. |
【推荐2】The Children’s Library is currently offering pick-up service. Customers may tell us your requests for any books or movies over the telephone by calling(561)655-2776, on Mondays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Customers can click here to browse our available titles. Limits on requests are 15 per family. Pick-up time is 10 a.m, to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays of the same week when requests are made. Please note some items listed as available may become unavailable before your order is filled.
Once a request is made, library staff will call you to confirm your request, and reserve pick-up time for Tuesday or Thursday between 10 a.m. and noon. When arriving for pick-up, customers are asked to “drive-through” the Rovensky staff parking lot, attached to the building which houses the Children’s Library. On arrival, call our Children’s Library to let them know you are here and a staff member will place your bag. Please remain in your vehicle. Please place all returns in our book drop.
The Children’s Library offers a variety of programs throughout the year, including Preschool Story Time, Family Story Time and special events. Programs for children in kindergarten and higher grades are offered during the season, November through April, on selected weekdays. Children are invited to borrow books, use iPads, play games, build with blocks and enjoy special programs at no charge.
Children of all ages, newborn through 17, must always be accompanied by an adult while in the Children’s Library. Likewise, all adults must be accompanied by a child.
1. When can customers make a call to tell their requests?| A．1: 00 a.m., Monday. |
| B．10: 30 a.m., Monday. |
| C．10: 30 a.m., Tuesday. |
| D．11: 30 a.m., Thursday. |
| A．Pay a fee to use an iPad. |
| B．Offer programs for children. |
| C．Take fewer than 15 family members. |
| D．Drive to the staff-only parking lot. |
| A．A notice. | B．brochure. | C．A newspaper. | D．A webpage. |
Canterbury College |
| COURSE A This course will enable students to experience performing arts and the media at a basic level. It will give them the experience to decide if they wish to develop an interest in this field. COURSE B The aim of this course is to provide a series of training in business-related skills and a comprehensive knowledge of business practice. It is for students with a business learning experience who can manage a heavy workload. COURSE C This course gives a foundation for a career in caring for children, the elderly or people with special needs. Core unit is Emergency Treatment, and practical training is an important part of the course. COURSE D This course is designed to provide an introduction to the construction industry. Units covered include Heat, Light and Sound, Introduction to the Urban Environment, Communication Processes and Techniques. |
1. Susan wants to be an actress,she can choose_______.
| A．Course A | B．Course B | C．Course C | D．Course D |
| A．deal with the numbers. | B．run a business organization. |
| C．design and construct buildings. | D．work with the disabled. |
| A．In a city guidebook. | B．On a school website. |
| C．In a science journal. | D．From a news report. |
