As a child， Obaida Omar fled the enemy's invasion of her native Afghanistan， walking for weeks through the mountains．
"During the day we had to hide in the villages because of the bombing，" said Omar， now a mother of three and Islamic Center of Rochester board member． "I walked on dead bodies． And up till today， it still troubles me a lot when I think back．"
Omar， who moved to the U．S． around 13， provided first﹣hand experience last Saturday of what it means to be a child displaced by war as the keynote speaker at the "Dinner for Peace，" hosted by the Student Association for the Development of Arab Cultural Awareness．
About 250 guests attended the dinner， the proceeds of which will go to education for children affected by the Middle Eastern refugee crisis．
"Children did not create this conflict， but they are its greatest victims，" said Alanoud Alzaid，the group's president， who gave the opening address at the dinner．
Junior Deema Abdo， co﹣founder of the non﹣profit Education for a Peaceful Middle East， helped explain the impact this dinner would have in the context of the Syrian refugee crisis．
"Tonight we have raised roughly ﹩3，000 in profit， which means over 1，000 children can get the education they deserve，" she said． "Without you， tonight would not have been possible．"
The Yellow Jackets kicked the night off with a selection of lively songs， designed to entertain their audience．
The Sihir belly dancing group﹣an Arabic dance also performed， with pride and authority in their costumes of shining gold and bright coral colors．
"We've been planning this for two months now． It feels wonderful to see such an amazing turnout，" said Alzaid． "It reminds me that there is still humanity in each and every one of us．"
On the whole， the dinner was a success． The audience was also full of praise．
"It's putting faces to the things we always hear about，" sophomore Gabby Stillman said． "It brings back that human element and makes you remember that we're all the same．"
1. What still makes Omar afraid till now？| A．Sheltering from enemy's bombing． |
| B．Having a hard life with three kids． |
| C．Fleeing for safety over dead bodies． |
| D．Walking in mountains in her childhood． |
| A．Obtained money． |
| B．Donated equipment． |
| C．Supported action． |
| D．Conserved energy． |
| A．The outcome of the party is no better than expected． |
| B．The costumes of the performers help to convey Arab cultural awareness． |
| C．The move contributes to restoring public confidence in the US economy． |
| D．The children from Middle East and those in America receive the same help． |
| A．Night witnesses generosity and humanity among the US guests． |
| B．Students make joint efforts to help set up a peaceful Middle East． |
| C．Dinner raises money for children displaced by Middle East Conflict． |
| D．Children receive voluntary donations from many American charities． |
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【推荐1】When people find themselves in difficult conflicts, they often turn to mediation(调解). Mediators are advised to listen attentively, avoid favoring the ideas of one party, and make both sides feel at ease. Surprisingly, new research that my colleagues and I conducted suggests that, to effectively help people settle their conflicts, mediators should adopt an hostile (敌对的) attitude rather than a calming one. A hostile mediator, we find, brings better results than a nice one.
Why would adding more negativity to an already hostile situation prove beneficial? Consider how parents typically react when they can’t get their children to stop quarreling: “I don’t care who started it — both of you, go to your rooms!” At first sight, a calm mediator seems likely to be more effective. But as anyone with brothers or sisters knows parents, seemingly unsympathetic treatment of the situation can have an unusual effect. Children who were troubling each other just now suddenly become more reasonable due to their unkind parents. In our research, we created situations in which pairs of negotiators were part of a heated conflict. In some cases, the mediator had a “nice” approach — calm and polite. In others, he was hostile — aggressive and somewhat rude. Across different types of conflicts, we found that negotiators were more willing and able to reach an agreement in the presence of a hostile mediator than in the presence of a nice one.
The main result of the test is not that hostility pays off. In fact, recent research has documented the social costs of negative behavior. For example, being the target of rude behavior reduces people’s performance on a variety of tasks. Other research shows the social benefits of positive behavior. People are more likely to close deals and become future business partners.
Even with the widespread social benefits of positive behavior and costs of negative behavior, hostility can pay off in certain situations.
1. What can we learn about parents’ settlement of conflicts in paragraph 2?| A．It’s calming and wise. | B．It’s unfriendly but effective. |
| C．It’s commonly adopted. | D．It harms family relationship. |
| A．By presenting facts. |
| B．By making comparison. |
| C．By analyzing causes and effects. |
| D．By giving examples and experimenting. |
| A．Concerned | B．Doubtful |
| C．Objective | D．Positive |
| A．The Costs of Negative Behavior |
| B．The Surprising Power of Hostility |
| C．The Benefits of Positive Behavior |
| D．The Importance of Effective Mediation |
【推荐2】It is William Shakespeare, the great coiner, who is given credit for the word. Coriolanus, one of his characters, compares going into exile (流放) to a “lonely dragon” retiring to his cave. He was talking about a physical state: someone who was lonely was simply alone. Then, thanks to the Romantic poets, the word took on emotional meanings. Loneliness became a condition of the soul. For William Wordsworth, who famously “wandered lonely as a cloud”, the natural world offered an escape from negative feelings of loneliness — a host of flowers could provide “cheerful company”. Today, loneliness is often seen as a serious public-health problem, creating the feeling of disconnection.
In his book Solitude, Netta Weinstein, a psychology professor wonders the rewards of time spent alone. He begins with an account of stories of solitude created by figures such as Michel Montaigne, a writer, and Edward Hopper, a painter. Netta then draw on laboratory work, interviews and surveys to clarify how being alone really affects the human mind.
It is common to treat loneliness and solitude as synonyms (同义词), but they are not. The author suggests that what is negatively described as one state can be positively expressed as the other. Loneliness, often perceived as negative, can potentially be transformed into a positive experience of solitude. To this end he emphasizes how being alone can help restore people and offers practical advice. In a noisy world, he argues, people should make time to be alone, away from attention-grabbing motives.
The book’s interviewees mostly regard a lack of company as a contributor to autonomy. But this depends on whether solitude is desirable or not. Enforced solitude, such as that experienced by prisoners, typically leads to nothing but suffering. Elective solitude, by contrast, affords space for self-reflection. It can open the door to “peak experiences” such as wonder, harmony, and happiness. In a highly-connected digital age, however, many readers do not fancy their chances of ever taking a long enough break to have such experiences.
1. How does paragraph 1 introduce the concept of loneliness?| A．By tracing its development. | B．By analyzing causes. |
| C．By making a point to be argued. | D．By sharing a romantic story. |
| A．The various terms of solitude. |
| B．The societal impact of solitude. |
| C．The long-standing history of solitude. |
| D．The psychological benefits of solitude. |
| A．stressful | B．essential | C．changeable | D．never beneficial |
| A．Enforced solitude is a matter of choice. |
| B．Enforced solitude contributes to autonomy. |
| C．Elective solitude is rare in the digital world. |
| D．Elective solitude interrupts peak experiences. |
【推荐3】The philosopher，Martin Buber，is most known for his work on ”I-Thou/You" relationships in which people are open，direct，mutually interested in each other. In contrast，“I-It" relationships are those in which we use the other，like an object，to solve our problems and fulfill our needs and purposes.
It is not our fault that many of our relationships are or become "It" relationships because most of what we feel，think and do is motivated by unconscious memories of how to survive the environment. Thus，one of the reasons we use other people to help us feel better about ourselves and cope in the world is that using people was once necessary and it worked.When we were small and helpless，“It"came and-fed us，and held us，and set us on our way.We didn't have to reciprocate and care for“It". Even when the care and attention of "it" was minimal or unpredictable，if we got out of childhood alive，somewhere along the way "it" was involved.
When we are very young，other people are always "it"s whom we use to fulfill our needs. Freud called this stage of early life "primary narcissism",which is our instinct for self-preservation and is a normal part of our development.While most of us grow out of it，we still hold a survival fear，which motivates us to escape danger and to stay alive，and we all need this fear in healthy measure.
The problem is that too many of us，too much of the time，are in a constant state of threat--and we often don't know it. We imagine people are talking about us behind our backs，that we have cancer，that we are inadequate，and vulnerable to more than our share of bad luck.As our brains have grown in size and complexity，so has our ability to scare ourselves.
This causes many problems. For example，our stress levels increase，our digestion is impaired and our thinking becomes restricted. Our threat response stops any bodily function，feeling，thought and behavior that might"waste'"energy and detract from fighting or escaping danger. Thus，when in threat，our emotional，cognitive and behavioral range is significantly reduced.
And in this reduced state, one of our solutions is to find someone who can save and comfort us. Instead of enabling us to be open，direct and mutual，fear and anxiety lead us towards conversations and choices in our relations with others that are orientated towards surviving--not thriving. Threat-motivated relationships are characterized by need，dependency，control，demand，dishonesty，and self-interest.
We cannot form the "I-Thou"relationships that Buber speaks of until we have learned to notice, comfort，and understand the emotions and patterns of our threat brain.When in threat，we tend to use other people as objects who can save and protect us，or who we can blame for our problems.
1. When a person reciprocates,he tends to ________ .| A．ask for some advice. | B．return the favour. |
| C．convey an apology. | D．make some comments. |
| A．It leads to our fear. |
| B．It impacts our growth negatively. |
| C．It is normal and usually temporary. |
| D．It lays the foundation for Freud's theory. |
| A．Comforting an upset friend. | B．Feeling sorry for your mistakes. |
| C．Asking others to take on your task. | D．Trying hard to be independent. |
| A．How We Can Form the "I-Thou"Relationships |
| B．How We Can Get Out of the "I-It"Relationships |
| C．What Helps Us Survive and Thrive in Early Stages of Life |
| D．Why We Treat Others as Objects Rather Than Individuals |
Here I am! I travelled yesterday for four hours in a train. It’s a funny sensation, isn’t it! I never rode in one before.
College is the biggest, most bewildering place — I get lost whenever I leave my room. I will write you a description later when I’m feeling less muddled; also I will tell you about my lessons. Class don’t begin until Monday morning, and this is Saturday night. But I wanted to write a letter first just to get acquainted (认识).
It seems weird to be writing letters to somebody you don’t know. It seems weird for me to be writing letters at all - I’ve never written more than three or four in my life, so please overlook it if these are not a model kind. Before leaving yesterday morning, Mrs. Lippett and I had a very serious talk. She told me how to behave all the rest of my life, and especially how to behave towards the kind gentleman who is doing so much for me. I must take care to be Very Respectful.
But how can one be very respectful to a person who wishes to be called John Smith? Why couldn’t you have picked out a name with a little personality? I might as well write letters to Dear Hitching - Post or Dear Clothes - Prop.
I have been thinking about you a great deal this simmer; having somebody take an interest in me after all these years makes me feel as though I had found a sort of family. It seems as though I belonged to somebody now, and it’s a very comfortable sensation. I must say, however, that when I think about you, my imagination has very little to work upon. There are just three things that I know: I. You are tall. II. You are rich. Ⅲ. You hate girls.
I suppose I might call you Dear Mr. Girl - Hater. Only that’s rather insulting to me. Or Dear Mr. Rich - Man, but that’s insulting to you, as though money were the only important thing about you. Besides, being rich is such a very external quality. Maybe you won’t stay rich all your life! So I’ve decided to call you Dear Daddy - Long - Legs. I hope you won’t mind. It’s just a private pet name we won’t tell Mrs. Lippett.
The ten o’clock bell is going to ring in two minutes. Our day is divided into sections by beels. We eat and sleep and study by bells. It’s very enlivening; I feel like a fire horse all of the time. There is goes! Lights out. Good night.
Observe with what precision I obey rules — due to my training the John Grier Home.
Yours most respectfully,
Jerusha Abbott
To Mr. Daddy - Long - Legs Smith
1. The word “muddled” is closest in meaning to “_________”.| A．depressed | B．familiar |
| C．confused | D．distressed |
| A．Letter writing skills were essential in Jerusha’s society. |
| B．Jerusha was reluctant to write a letter to a stranger. |
| C．The letters written by Jerusha were always well organized. |
| D．Mr. Daddy - Long - Legs Smith was the one Jerusha respected. |
| A．show her sincere respect for him | B．make them feel closer to each other |
| C．represent one of his internal qualities | D．leave a deep impression on him |
| A．indifferent | B．anxious |
| C．expectant | D．hopeless |
【推荐2】When I came to China, my supply of Chinese friends who were willing to hear me talk about school(one of the few topics I could hold more than a two-minute conversation about) was fairly limited. So how did I practise my spoken Chinese?
In my effort to be a good student, I decided to talk to every single taxi driver in Beijing. Taxi drivers were easy targets. They couldn’t tell me to shut up and they had nowhere to hide from my horrible grammar.
To my surprise, taxi drivers became my favorite Chinese teachers because most of the time they were happy to talk to me about anything. Also, their most loved topics of conversation tended to fall into three simple categories (种类): food, their hometown, and the foreigners’ countries. My ability to reach this level of conversational skill has been made possible by one question—“Are you a Beijinger?” and taxi drivers loved talking about their hometown.
I found that 15 minutes with a Beijing taxi driver was worth one hour with my Chinese tutor because they couldn’t speak English so there’s no second language to fall back on when things got too tough. It’s just me and my Chinese skills that would help. I was constantly surprised by how much I understood in comparison to my Chinese language level. And even if they kept talking for the whole trip, at least I was honing my listening skills. Over time, I found I could understand more and more, and was able to respond surprisingly quickly.
Another trick: If I wanted to impress, I would add an extra “r” to end my words. It always seemed to cheer them up, and usually I would get an encouraging “Your Beijing dialect is so good!”
1. What was an advantage for the author to talk to taxi drivers in Beijing?| A．They were very knowledgeable. |
| B．They were cheaper than teachers. |
| C．They had to put up with his grammar. |
| D．They were more willing to help. |
| A．Improving. | B．Showing. | C．Missing. | D．Exchanging. |
| A．He hoped to practise his Beijing dialect. |
| B．He wanted to make fun of the drivers’ accent. |
| C．He mainly aimed to cover up his poor Chinese. |
| D．He wanted to make a good impression on the drivers. |
| A．The challenges of learning Chinese. |
| B．The talkative taxi drivers in Beijing. |
| C．The difficulty of living in a foreign country. |
| D．The experience of practising spoken Chinese. |
【推荐3】Gautam Shah had spent 20 years working in IT—and his whole life caring about nature. He saw advances in conservation that got mentioned only in science journals, “but the story lines within that data are amazing; they’re fascinating,” Shah says. ‘They’re absolutely things that can engage an audience. ”
Eager to use his techie skills for wildlife conservation, Shah—a National Geographic explorer—founded a game company called Internet of Elephants in 2016. The Kenya-based start-up designs digital experiences to tell real conservation stories based on real data. One example: Wildeverse, an improved reality mobile app like Pokemon Go, launched in April 2020. In the game, players can “track” apes (类人猿) by collecting environmental samples such as fruit and animal waste. Rather than putting lots of high-tech tricks in a game, Shah says, the company prioritizes (优先) telling an interesting, true story through whatever technology is best suited to it.
Shah believes that gaming has a unique ability to connect audiences with wildlife in a deep, personal way that will show much concern and advocacy. His goal is for Internet of Elephants to reach more than 50 million people by 2027.
Hopefully, he says, “we can create an entire industry where creating games and these types of digital experiences about wildlife conservation becomes as common things as creating a wildlife documentary. ”
1. We can learn from paragraph 1 that Gautam Shah ________.| A．has got a creative idea of doing something interesting |
| B．has found some amazing data in science journals |
| C．thought science journals should be amazing |
| D．had devoted his life to IT industry |
| A．To improve reality mobile apps. |
| B．To win more than 500 million online players. |
| C．To collect money for a wildlife conservation project. |
| D．To use digital experiences to promote wildlife protection. |
| A．Play high-tech tricks in the game. |
| B．Tell interesting, true stories about animals. |
| C．Find apes by following their movements. |
| D．Have “conversations” with many animals like apes. |
| A．Considerate and ambitious. | B．Creative and responsible. |
| C．Caring and tolerant | D．Curious and generous. |
【推荐1】The National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) seeks Festival Support Staff for 2020 festival season to provide office and on-site support for three large-scale festivals. Positions available include:
•Programming Administration Assistant
Responsibilities include programming research, marketing and event organization. The position may also be responsible for press and photo document management, social media updates, and customer service.
Qualified applicants will be careful and organized, with excellent people skills and a general interest in the traditional arts. Computer literacy is essential. Contract runs May1-December15.
•Festival Assistant
This position provides festival staff support. Responsibilities include document creation, travel purchase, data entry, and database maintenance.
Qualified applicants will be outgoing and open-minded, with effective oral and written communication skills and computer literacy. Prior experience with festival planning is preferred. Contract runs May18-October30.
•Production Associate
The Production Associate is a key member of the production team who will work closely with the Production Manager on all festival audio, backline, and lighting needs.
Qualified applicants will be responsible and adaptable, with excellent people skills. Prior experience in concert production is preferred. Contract runs June15-October30.
All Positions: Experience with database entry, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat is required. Must have a clean driving record, or reliable transportation. Must have strong interpersonal skills. Some evenings, weekends, and travel are required.
All positions are full time with contract. Deadline is April 20, 2020.
1. What will a programming administration assistant most probably do?| A．Plan and design a program. |
| B．Create social networking websites |
| C．Deal with complaints from customers |
| D．Photograph newspapers and documents |
| A．May1-December15. | B．May18-October30. |
| C．June15-October30. | D．April20-October30. |
| A．Communication skills. | B．Language levels. |
| C．Working experience. | D．Knowledge on traditional arts. |
【推荐2】Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self - conscious; that is, they are concerned with their own appearance and actions too much. Negative thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: What kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I wearing unattractive clothes?
It is obvious that such uncomfortable feelings must affect people unfavorably. A person’s self- concept is reflected in the way he or she behaves and the way a person behaves affects other people’s reactions. In general, the way people think about themselves has a deep effect on all areas of their lives.
Shy people, who have low respect, are likely to be passive and easily influenced by others. They need faith that they are doing “the right thing”. Shy people are very sensitive to criticism. It makes them feel inferior (自卑).They also find it difficult to be pleased by praises because they believe they are unworthy of praise. A shy person may respond to a praise with a statement like this one: “You’re just saying that to make me feel good, I know it’s not true. ” It is clear that, while self- awareness is a healthy quality, overdoing it is harmful.
Can shyness be completely got rid of, or at least reduced? Fortunately, people can overcome shyness with determination since shyness goes hand in hand with lack of self respect. It is important for people to accept their weakness as well as their strengths. Each one of us has his or her own characteristics. We are interested in our own personal ways. The better we understand ourselves, the easier it becomes to live up to our chances for a rich and successful life.
1. The first paragraph is mainly about ______.| A．the cause of shyness |
| B．the effect of shyness on people |
| C．the feelings of shy people |
| D．the questions in the minds of shy people |
| A．harmful to people |
| B．a weak point of shy people |
| C．the cause of unhappiness |
| D．a healthy quality |
| A．They are pleased by it. |
| B．They feel it is not true. |
| C．They are very sensitive to it. |
| D．They feel they are worthy of it. |
| A．be overcome with determination |
| B．help us to live up to our full development |
| C．enable us to understand ourselves better |
| D．have nothing to do with lack of self respect |
【推荐3】Looking for some places out of this world to visit on vacation？Here are four cool places to visit.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Located (位于)in the east of Orlando，Florida，it’ s considered as the greatest space adventure on Earth. You can meet astronauts，eat space food，watch movies about past space missions，and if you’ re lucky，get to watch a new launch (depending on the space program’ s schedule). Remember to take enough money for admission and various souvenirs in the world’ s largest store devoted to space souvenirs and NASA clothing and equipment，which might cost a fortune.
American Museum of Natural History
It’ s an important scientific and cultural institution with extremely impressive exhibitions and collections about human cultures，the natural world and the universe. The museum’ s associated Rose Center for Earth and Space is located near Central Park West in Manhattan. It looks like a huge glass box with a huge globe enclosed，which is quite attractive to people. It contains space and astronomy (天文学)exhibits，a model solar system，and the beautiful Hayden Planetarium (天文馆).
New Mexico Museum of Space History
Nobody would expect such a cool space museum in the desert near White Sands，New Mexico， ut in fact，there is one！This museum records the area’ s space history. Admission tickets are available on the website，and it offers discounts for senior citizens and youngsters under age 12.
Lowell Observatory
The Lowell Observatory，located on Mars Hill overlooking Flagstaff，was built in the late 1800s by Massachusetts astronomyenthusiast Percival Lowell to help him study Mars. Visitors to Lowell Observatory can see the dome，visit Clyde Tombaugh’ s tomb，take tours，and participate in astronomy camps. The observatory is at an altitude of about 7，200 feet，so bring sunscreen，drink lots of water，and take frequent breaks.
1. What will you probably face in Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex？| A．Risky surroundings. | B．Adventurous astronomy camps. |
| C．Relatively high cost. | D．Terrible space food. |
| A．Its location. | B．Its history. | C．Its size. | D．Its budget. |
| A．To introduce the history of some museums. |
| B．To ask people to learn more about astronauts. |
| C．To recommend some space themed museums. |
| D．To give tips on a space themed vacation preparation. |
【推荐1】Some people asked me how I could suggest the expenses of billions of dollars for a voyage to Mars, at a time when many children on this Earth are starving to death. I know that they do not expect an answer such as "Oh, I did not know that there are children dying from hunger, but from now on I will stop any kind of space research until mankind has solved that problem! "In fact, I have known of this long before.
But I firmly believe that by working for the space program we can make some contributions to the relief and eventual solution of such serious problems as poverty and hunger on the earth. Two basic factors causing the poverty and hunger problems are the production of food and the distribution（分布）of food. In fact, large areas of land could be used far better if efficient methods of farming, fertilizer use, weather forecasting, field section, planting, crop surveys, harvest planning and so on were applied. The best tool for the improvement of all these methods undoubtedly is the artificial. Earth satellite Circling the globe at a high altitude, it can screen wide areas of land with a short time; it can observe and measure a large variety of factors indicating the status and condition of crops, soil, droughts, rainfall, snow cover, etc.
Besides, in modern society, there is a continuing great need for new basic knowledge in science if we wish to improve the conditions of human life on the earth. We need more knowledge in physics and chemistry, in biology and physiology, and particularly in medicine to cope with all these problems which threaten man's life: hunger, disease, overpopulation, pollution of water and the environment. In a way, the space age not only holds out a mirror in which we can see ourselves, it also provides us with the technologies.
1. The passage is mainly discussing about .| A．whether the children's dying from hunger is the major problem |
| B．whether there is an effective way to avoid the global starvation |
| C．whether the author's suggestion has been taken into serious consideration |
| D．whether it is worth spending much money on the space research |
| A．Food supply. | B．Methods of farming. |
| C．Government | D．Modern technology. |
| A．more basic knowledge is required to be learned |
| B．technologies can help to improve our living quality |
| C．we can live a more peaceful and happier life |
| D．there are different views on the space age |
【推荐2】I went to Costa Rica for three months to work for a conservation project for marine turtle(海龟). The project takes place on the Caribbean coast in a wildlife reserve in Gandoca。It is a very remote place, close to the border with Panama. Basically, the work was to keep watching every night to find the turtles coming out. Once we found a turtle, we had to collect the eggs to bring them to one of our two hatcheries (孵化所).We also had to measure the turtle, keep a sign on their body and check if they have any injuries.
Another part of the work was the hatchery duty. The people in the hatchery had the responsibility for preventing any animals or people getting in it. When the first babies began to hatch, they had to take care of the babies.
I must say that sometimes it was hard. Not the work itself, but the mosquitoes, and the fact that we could never have a complete night of sleep or that we had to keep watching even if it was raining. And it rains a lot on the Caribbean coast. But that’s not so important. Working on this project was a wonderful experience. First of all, we had the unique opportunity to meet the leatherback turtle, which is an endangered species. It's a really impressive animal. The female inspires a sort of respect, because she is so heavy and the effort she has to do to go out of the water to lay her eggs is incredible. I fell in love with them really.
Then, working in the reserve was also a chance to practice my Spanish, not only with the Spanish-speaking people among the other research assistants, but also with people of the community. The contact with all the volunteers was great too. We were all there to share the same experience. Everyone was a part of it and we shared strong emotions and feelings together. I will never forget it and know that I will get in touch with some of them for a long time.
Last but not least, Gandoca is a paradise on earth一the beautiful beach, deep rainforest, lots of animals, peaceful atmosphere and so on. I hope that many other people will have the opportunity to live this experience and all I want to add is to go there!
1. What is the main idea of the text?| A．Voluntary experiences in Gandoca. |
| B．Happy contact with other volunteers. |
| C．Ways to hatch turtle eggs into baby turtles. |
| D．Duty in the wildlife reserve. |
| A．Collect the turtle eggs from the hatcheries. |
| B．Mark the turtles and check them up. |
| C．Keep strangers getting in the hatchery. |
| D．Keep a record of the turtles’ activities. |
| A．Difficult and tiresome. | B．Difficult but wonderful. |
| C．lonely and tiring. | D．Interesting and comfortable. |
| A．To have a look at the paradise. | B．To enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. |
| C．To talk with the native people. | D．To take part in the project. |
【推荐3】My divorce was now final and I needed to find a new home for me and my six-year-old son, Dash. A few days earlier I'd seen an sd. I was willing to try anything, so I contacted the owner, a woman named Camille. When she e-mailed me back I discovered she wasn't renting s house at all She was renting the attic（阁楼）apartment. I left her a message calling off our meeting.
I thought that would be the end of it. Instead, Camille called me back and insisted I come over. So here I was. I pulled the car to a stop and looked up at the tiny collage. The house was small as it was. The attic window looked too tiny to led much light in. We couldn't live in a dark, depressing place. I could make do with almost anything But Dash needs a good home, a place be really feels safe.
I pushed open the car door and got out. I had to sell Camille it was a mistake for me to come. I knocked. The woman who opened the door was small and bright-eyed. She was much older than I'd guessed, but I could see she had the energy of someone half her age. She looked so sympathetic that I found myself wanting to keep talking to her. "We have to leave our home, "I explained. "My marriage ended. I only have a few days to find something else, but I want it to be right."
Camille nodded. "You're a good mother. You never know the miracles that await you around the comer, "Camille walked me to the door and wished me well. I got back in the car and snapped out of it, I drove off slowly, hoping to make the feeling last. I turned down a side street I didn't recognize. I glanced out of the side window. Just up ahead was a cottage with a sign out in front：for rent.
I pulled over. I found the owners had just bought the house themselves and were decorating it, hoping to find the perfect renters. They took me on a tour of the house that was like a copy of my list:；a big bedroom for Dash and a backyard with trees, s great school nearby. The house was meant for us.
Camille was right. Micacles await us, just around the comer.
1. How did the author feel after she received Camille's e-mail?| A．Anxious. | B．Excited. |
| C．Disappointed. | D．Content. |
| A．Because the rent of it was teally low. |
| B．Because her son begged her ta do that. |
| C．Because Camille kept urging her to have a look. |
| D．Because the price was within her range. |
| A．Say something in an impatient voice. | B．Stop feeling unhappy or depressed. |
| C．Make a sharp noise suddenly. | D．Lose control of one's feelings. |
| A．Never lose hope. | B．No pains, no gains. |
| C．Every little bit helps. | D．Well begun is half done. |
