I've loved my mother's desk since I was just tall enough to see above the top of it as mother sat doing letters. Standing by her chair, looking at the ink bottle, pens and white paper, I decided that the act of writing must be the most wonderful thing in the world.
Years later, during her final illness, Mother kept different things for my sister and brother. "But the desk,” she said again, “is for Elizabeth."
I never saw her angry, never saw her cry. I knew she loved me; she showed it in action. But as a young girl, I wanted heart-to-heart talks between mother and daughter.
They never happened. And a gulf opened between us, I was "too emotional". But she lived "on the surface".
As years passed, I had my own family. I loved my mother and thanked her for our happy family, I wrote to her in careful words and asked her to let me know in any way she chose that she did forgive me.
I posted the letter and waited for her answer; none came.
My hope turned to disappointment, then little interest and, finally, peace. It seemed that nothing happened. I couldn't be sure that the letter had even got to Mother. I only knew that I had written it, and I could stop trying to make her into someone she was not.
Now the present of Her desk told me, as she'd never been able to, that she was pleased that writing was my chosen work. I cleaned the desk carefully and found some papers inside — a photo of my father and a one — page letter, folded and refolded many times.
Give me an answer, my letter asks, in any way you choose. Mother, you always chose the act that speaks louder than words.
1. The passage shows that___________.| A．Mother was cold on the surface but kind in her heart to the author |
| B．Mother was too serious about everything the author had done |
| C．Mother cared much about the author in words |
| D．Mother wrote to the author in careful words |
| A．deep understanding | B．difference between ideas |
| C．free talks | D．part of the sea |
| A．She had never received the letter. |
| B．For years, she often talked about the letter. |
| C．She didn't forgive her daughter at all in all her life. |
| D．She read the letter again and again till she died. |
| A．My letter to Mother | B．Mother and Children |
| C．My Mother's Desk | D．Talks between Mother and me. |
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Peter examined the box, and, sure enough, it was completely covered in factory-sealed plastic. And he saw a date of 1973 on the back of the box.
“You should put that up for auction (拍卖) on the Internet, and see what happens.”the salesgirl said.
“Yes, you’re right. People like something rare.” Peter agreed, “I can’t imagine there being very many unopened boxes of this game still around 40 years later.”
“Don’t forget to tell me if you sell it.” the salesgirl smiled.
“No problem.” Peter said.
After he got home, Peter went online to several auction websites looking for his game. But he couldn’t find it. Then he typed in the name of the word game and hit Search. The search result was 543 websites containing information about the changes of the game. Over the years, the game had been produced using letters in different sizes and game boards in different colors. He also found some lists of game fans looking for various versions of the game. Peter emailed some of them, telling them what he had.
Two weeks later, Peter went back to the shop.
“Hello. Do you still remember the unopened word game?”
The salesgirl looked at him for a second, then recognized him and said, “Oh, hi!”
“I’ve got something for you,” Peter said. “I sold the game and made $1,000. Thank you for your suggestion.” He handed her three $ 100 bills.
“Wow!” the salesgirl cried out. “Thank you, I never expected it.”
1. Which of the following best describes Peter’s word game?
| A．It was made around 40 years ago. |
| B．It had game boards in different sizes. |
| C．It was kept in a plastic bag with a seal. |
| D．It had little pieces of wood in different colors. |
| A．Old and handy. |
| B．Rare and valuable. |
| C．Classic and attractive. |
| D．Colorful and interesting |
| A．an auction |
| B．the Internet |
| C．a game shop |
| D．the second-hand shop |
| A．Peter gave the girl $300 as a reward. |
| B．The salesgirl became Peter’s friend. |
| C．Peter returned the word game for $ 1,000. |
| D．The salesgirl felt confused to see Peter again. |
| A．It’s important to keep a promise. |
| B．It’s great to share in other people’s happiness. |
| C．We should be grateful for the help from others. |
| D．Something rare is worth a large amount of money. |
【推荐2】I was in my early 30s, seeking a creative outlet unrelated to boring housework and raising little kids. At 65, George had recently retired and was seeking a rewarding hobby for his golden years. For both of us, painting was “it” and we met at a local painting class. Thus began a friendship that was to last for 25 years - until the day he died.
George took to painting with an awe-inspiring (令人惊叹的) level of passion and commitment, even changing the spare bedroom of his home into a studio. How I envied him, as in my own home and I had neither the space nor the the funds for such a luxury. His painting equipment was comprehensive. George housed many of these items in a tool box- a red metal tool box. For about six years George and I studied together through various units until the completion of the course.
Fast-forward some years and George was now about 80 years old. One day, he rang and told me that he was giving up painting and giving away all his “stuff”. “I can’t paint, Bev. I don’t know why I ever thought I could,” he declared. Actually, he was mistaken about his painting ability because he had turned out some unique and wonderful works. However, George had decided he was through with painting, and no amount of talking could persuade him otherwise. And so that was why George left all his painting equipment to me. “You have the best talent and are most likely to use it,” he said. After considerable persuasion, I accepted this precious gift on condition that he could get it back at any time. He never did, of course.
I still use much of his equipment today. As I paint, I often remember George, his big personality, generous spirit and unfailing encouragement. The most treasured item is the red tool box, still in good shape. The original shop sticker is till firmly in place although the price has long since worn off. But that’s all right because to my mind some things, like friendship, are beyond price.
1. What does the underlined word “it” refer to?| A．A desire to create. | B．A hobby to kill time. |
| C．An escape from chores. | D．A chance to make fortune. |
| A．George once created some fine paintings. |
| B．George didn’t like his painting equipment. |
| C．George always wanted to give painting. |
| D．George misunderstood the author’s painting ability. |
| A．To admit his own failure. |
| B．To present his painting tools. |
| C．To ask the author a favor. |
| D．To make an explanation |
| A．A Lesson from My Old Friend. |
| B．Inspiration for Art from My Partner. |
| C．Nice George: An Artist with Great Passion. |
| D．A Red Tool Box: A Bond Between Two Friends. |
【推荐3】When Perla Latorre-Suarez was a child, she remembers holding her brother’s hand in the mountainous Orocovis region in Puerto Rico where she grew up and looking up a clear night as the International Space Station (ISS) flew overhead. “That day, my parents explained it to me; this is where all my interest in space came from,” Latorre-Suarez says.
Her love was further developed by a schoolteacher who encouraged her to pursue (追求) science, a trip to Kennedy Space Center during a family vacation, and visits to the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, which University of Central Florida (UCF) manages for the U. S. National Science Foundation. Today, she is earning a master’s degree in aerospace engineering at UCF. Her current area of research is 3D printing. “My biggest goal is to be able to work on space missions, such as the Artemis moon mission,” she says. “I want to ensure astronauts’ (宇航员的) safety while exploring other planetary surfaces.”
Latorre-Suarez decided to study at UCF because of its excellent and supportive faculty (全体教师). As an excellent student, she had plenty of choices. “UCF has amazing teachers, such as Dr. (Seetha) Raghavan, who are always willing to help their students to achieve their goals,” she says. “UCF has given me the opportunity to grow as a professional and as a person.” Latorre-Suarez credits Raghavan with her pursuit of space-related research at UCF. Together they pursued 3D printing and later determined they could probably use an autonomous application (独立应用程序) method for space missions. It is something Latorre-Suarez continues to work on today because she knows it will make a difference.
“Exploring space is important because we can get many answers that we will not be able to get here on Earth,” she says. “We can get answers about the history of our solar system and understand its formation. Through these answers, we will be able to expand (增强) technologies that will benefit us here on Earth as well as contribute to further exploration.”
1. When did Latorre-Suarez find her interest in space?| A．When she saw the ISS. |
| B．When she became a member of UCF. |
| C．When she visited Kennedy Space Center. |
| D．When she did experiments with her brother. |
| A．Land on the moon. |
| B．Work with UCF teachers. |
| C．Win herself a place at UCF. |
| D．Prevent astronauts from danger. |
| A．To explain why she chose UCF. |
| B．To show how lucky she was to stay at UCF. |
| C．To describe how strict the teachers were at UCF. |
| D．To prove the achievements of UCF in space exploration. |
| A．It is still limited. |
| B．It develops fast. |
| C．It helps humanity to move forward. |
| D．It is a waste of both time and money. |
【推荐1】Rama was the only breadwinner in the family. Living along with his father and mum, he had three children, two sons and a daughter. He worked over 16 hours a day.
The kids were too curious about Sunday because their father was with them all day. Unfortunately, Rama worked on weekends even on Sundays to meet increasing household and education expenditures(开支). The children were very sad, even Rama’s wife and parents!
Typical routines(日常工作) lasted weeks and years. Rama got a lot of benefits from all his efforts, and he got an attractive raise. The family moved to their new home, put on better clothes and ate healthy food. However, as usual, Rama continued to earn more money. Once, his wife asked him, “What are you asking for... so hard work? We can be happy now.” Rama answered, “I want to give you all the best things in the world.”
Two years later, Rama hardly stayed with his family. The children longed for their dad to be at home. At the same time, Rama’s sincere efforts earned him a fortune. He was offered partnership and profit-sharing. Then Rama’s family had all the facilities and luxury(奢侈的) goods. Nevertheless, Rama’s children tried to meet their father because he seldom showed up at home.
Rama’s family went to their beachfront villa(别墅) for a holiday. His daughter asked, “Dad, would you stay at home for a day and stay with us?” Rama replied, “Yes, honey, I will have lunch with you tomorrow and will be with you for the next few days. I’m tired of working and need refreshments!” The whole family was very happy.
However, the next day, Rama’s family were washed away in the tsunami(海啸)! When he tried to reach his beach villa, he saw the sea and water everywhere and screamed for his family. Fortunately his daughter was saved by the local people. Rama found a new job and spent all the spare time with his daughter.
1. Why did Rama’s family long for Sunday?| A．They could save money. |
| B．They could go on vacation. |
| C．Rama could refuse to work overtime. |
| D．They might have a chance to get together. |
| A．Unskilled. | B．Fruitful. | C．Unsatisfactory. | D．Doubtful. |
| A．Rama had a villa by the sea. |
| B．Rama always had trouble making ends meet. |
| C．Rama’s family had high demands on material life. |
| D．Rama was ashamed that he often lied to his family. |
| A．Every man has his faults. |
| B．Money is the root of evil. |
| C．Every man is the architect of his own fortune. |
| D．The best thing in the world is spending time with your family. |
It was difficult to coordinate(协调)our steps---his slow, mine impatient---and because of that, we didn’t say much as we went along. But as we started out, he always said, “You set the pace, I will try to adjust to you.”
He never talked about himself as an object of pity, nor did he show any envy of the more fortunate or able. What he looked for in others was a “good heart”, and if he found one, the owner was good enough for him.
Now that I am older, I believe that is a proper standard by which to judge people, even though I still don’t know accurately what a “good heart” is. But I know the times I don’t have one myself.
Unable to engage in many activities, my father still tried to participate(参加) in some way. I now know he participated in some things indirectly through me, his only son. When I played ball(poorly),he “played” too. When I joined the navy ,he “joined” too. And when I came home on leave ,he saw to it that I visited his office. Introducing me, he was really saying, “This is my son, but it is also me, and I could have done this, too, if things had been different.”Those words were never said aloud.
He has been gone many years now, but I think of him often. I wonder if he sensed my unwillingness to be seen with him during our walks. If he did, I am sorry I never told him how sorry I was, how unworthy I was, how I regretted it. I think of him when I complain about small affairs, when I am envious of another’s good fortune, when I don’t have a “good heart”.
At such times I put my hand on his arm to regain my balance, and say, “You set the pace, I will try to adjust to you.”
1. The author felt unhappy walking with his father because___.
| A．he was pitiful for his father’s physical disability |
| B．it was hard for them to walk at the same pace |
| C．he didn’t want others to know he had an ugly father |
| D．it was not easy for his father to keep balance |
| A．beautiful appearance | B．excellent health |
| C．a smart head | D．a good heart |
| A．the father was proud of his only son |
| B．the father took part in all his son’s activities |
| C．the author was upset when asked to his father’s office |
| D．the author was a good ball player and outstanding soldier |
| A．he is now glad to help his father to walk |
| B．he regrets his unwillingness to walk with his father |
| C．he will follow father’s standards of being a good man |
| D．he will never forget how mentally strong his father was |
【推荐3】How to Love Your Parents
Even if you think that your parents are mean at times，loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life．You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part, a source of who you are． Here are some ways to love your parents．
Respect them more and cherish these moments． You can use these moments to learn from them, preparing yourself for when you're off on your own． It's OK to get angry but angry actions don't help you or your parents． Act calmly, cool off, write down your feelings, or talk to a friend．
Obey their requests． It will make your attitude better and earn you more respect from them． It may seem like you are going through hell when you don't get what you want or you have to clean． However, you had better remember they are who struggle to keep a roof over your head when it's cold, raining, snowing, or too hot． Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes．
Keep company with them． Do things with your parents together like watching TV, or go somewhere with them． Listen to their old stories and learn from them．
Some people simply may not be able to love their parents．
| A．And remember forgiveness is the key． |
| B．Parents will in turn express their love to you． |
| C．Tell them you love them every morning． |
| D．After this, share your feelings with your parents． |
| E．Please remember parents are as important as friends． |
| F．Anyway, spend as much time with them as you can． |
| G．There can be realistic reasons for this, family violence for example． |
When was the last time someone unexpectedly did something nice for you? Not someone you knew, but a total stranger? It's happened to me a few times, but two instances really stand out.
A few years ago, I was dining in a restaurant with a friend who kept talking about himself, completely not aware of the fact that I was sitting there in misery. It wasn't my friend's talks that made me suffer. I was recovering from a broken heart, and just sitting down to dinner reminded me of my last relationship. I could have burst into tears right there at the table.
When we picked up the check, the waitress said, “Your meal was already paid for.” My friend and I didn't have a clue how it happened. Then I remembered a man I saw out of the corner of my eye. He was dressed in mostly white, sat down at the bar, had a beer, and stayed for maybe ten minutes. The waitress said, “Yes, the gentleman in white paid for you.” It felt like an angel was saying, “I see you, honey. It's going to be okay.”
Just last year, I was running a halfmarathon. With just 1 mile to go, I was out of gas. Runners call it “hitting_the_wall”. I thought I couldn't move another inch. Out of nowhere, a stranger came up to me and said, “What's your name, sweetie? Jennifer? Okay, Jennifer, let's go! Come on! It's just around the corner! You can do it!” And he ran with me until I picked up my pace. I found him at the finish line to thank him for the encouragement only to learn he wasn't even supposed to be in the race that day.
I still shake my head when I think of these momentary angels that came to me at my point of need. Do you have any experiences like these?
1. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?| A．The kindness of strangers |
| B．Valuable friendship |
| C．Two special experiences |
| D．Helping others is worthwhile |
| A．was the author's friend |
| B．had a big meal in the restaurant |
| C．was generous and kindhearted |
| D．enjoyed making fun of others |
| A．being hurt by the wall |
| B．winning the game |
| C．taking a deep breath |
| D．running out of energy |
| A．giving her a bottle of water |
| B．accompanying and encouraging her |
| C．showing her the right way |
| D．keeping her cool and awake |
【推荐2】Danny Smith worked for a celebrated firm and he had an affectionate family. Danny’s parents regarded themselves to be the luckiest, to be blessed with such an amazing child. But on the other hand, Danny was not happy with himself, since he thought himself to be an ugly, unconfident and unattractive person.
One evening, while returning home from work, he, along with many people, was waiting for the bus. On arrival of the bus, Danny somehow made his way into the bus and managed to find a seat.
After sitting, he looked around the bus and noticed a handsome and charming man sitting opposite him. On looking towards the man, Danny became discouraged once again regarding his looks and personality. All types of bad thoughts started coming in his mind that he was not worth this beautiful world. He thought that lucky man, with such a beautiful and attractive face, must always be the center of attraction.
Danny became jealous of that man and could not bear him in front of him. So he changed his seat to avoid him. On the way all the negative feelings kept coming to his mind, imagining how his life would have been only if he were more handsome and good looking.
Finally on reaching the destination he came out of the bus. As he was walking, a person suddenly pushed Danny from back. Danny angrily turned around and what he saw brought tears in Danny’s eyes.
The same “fortunate” man he had been envying all his way had difficulty in walking, since his one leg was shorter than the other. The “fortunate，’ man apologized to Danny, but Danny couldn’t say a word and walked away with tears in his eyes and guilt in his heart.
While walking, he realized that we must be satisfied with what we are and even the basic qualities that we have might be a dream to someone else. So we should be grateful for what we possess.
1. What made Danny feel unsatisfied?| A．His expectation. | B．His career. | C．His appearance. | D．Pressure from his family. |
| A．Because the bus was packed with people. |
| B．Because he didn’t think he was worth this beautiful world. |
| C．Because he wanted to be the center of attraction. |
| D．Because he envied the man’s looks. |
| A．Danny felt ashamed for his mistaken thought. |
| B．The “fortunate” man once had trouble in talking. |
| C．Danny wouldn’t forgive the “fortunate” man. |
| D．The “fortunate” man was luckier than Danny. |
| A．Every dog has his day. | B．Happiness lies in contentment. |
| C．Each bird loves to hear himself sing. | D．No man is born wise. |
【推荐3】The disease malaria(疟疾) has caused trouble to mankind throughout history. In the 1860s as the drug called chloroquine began to lose its effectiveness, malaria began to appear again in Southeast Asia. Every country in the world then poured huge amounts of human resources into discovering another anti-malaria drug In 1964, China put forward the plan to seek a breakthrough from among traditional Chinese medicinal drugs. There was no great discovery until 1981. When Chinese scientist Tu Youyou gave a speech titled" Chemical Research into Artemisinin(青蒿素)”. at an international conference of the WHO. The speech was regarded as a lifeline for malaria sufferers.
Tu Youyou graduated from the Medical College of Peking University. In 1969, just as the research into treating malaria had reached dead end, the 39 year-old Tu, in order to overcome this terrible problem, took on the job as head of a research team into this problem. The first thing Tu did was interview experienced doctors of Chinese medicine. Then she and her colleagues conducted various kinds of experiments on hundreds of kinds of Chinese medicinal herbs, including artemisinin. However, the results were disappointing: even those involving artemisinin, which had been universally well regarded, were less than satisfactory.
But later, when Tu found a relevant passage written by Ge Hong of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (317-420), it occurred to her that high temperatures destroy artemisinin's effectiveness: it needs a low temperature to work properly. The discovery pointed to a brand-new direction for Tu and her research team. Finally, in 1972, an extract(# R40) of it was found to be one hundred percent effective against the disease!
In 2000 the WHO announced artemisinin was a leading anti-malarial drug, and promoted it worldwide. So far, it has been playing a great role in the battle against malaria. Beginning at the age of 39, Tu devoted her life to her research. In 2015, at the age of 85 and as the first Chinese scientist, she received a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. How did Tu manage to accomplish such a great achievement? You probably have the answer to that already.
1. What can be learnt about “chloroquine”from paragraph1?| A．It contributed to Tu’s great discovery. |
| B．It was discovered by experts in Southeast Asia. |
| C．It was a breakthrough out of Chinese medicine. |
| D．It used to be effective against the disease of malaria. |
| A．She interviewed doctors to collect their experience. |
| B．She attempted to heat the extract at a low temperature. |
| C．She made necessary adjustments in each stage of her research. |
| D．She expanded access to the anti-malarial drug around the world. |
| A．You reap what you sow. |
| B．Actions speak louder than words. |
| C．Don't claim to know what you don’t know. |
| D．Live and learn through your mistakes or experience. |
Robots，such as the sound．sensitive Chapit，answer simple questions and even joke with people to help them fight loneliness and stay alert in old age．
Japan has one of the world’s fastest-ageing societies and the government predicts that by 2050 the proportion of people over 65 will reach 40 percent．”Many older people in Japan live alone and have no one to talk to，”said Kazuya Kitamura representative of the expo organizer．“Communication robots accompany people and don’t mind listening to the same stories over and over again．”
Matsumoto’s“Personal Mobility Robot，”equipped with four cameras and a sensor to recognize the user's centre of gravity, is designed to help elderly move around without pressing buttons．using joysticks(操纵杆)or rotating wheels as in traditional wheelchairs．
The robot can also help find misplaced glasses by identifying them with a sensor．
Other robots，such as the award-winning“DiGRO”can support busy parents who have little time to play with their children．The robot can use the Internet to find a simple image and then draw pictures，keeping children company while parents work．
While Chapit，a relatively simple robot，managed to attract a corporate partner many researchers，such as Kiyoshi Matsumoto，a professor at the University of Tokyo，struggle to attract sponsors for more expensive projects．
“We have developed a robot that can assist many people，but we still haven’t found a sponsor,”said Matsumoto，who added that the cost of the machine，if mass-produced，would be comparable to that of a car．”In the current economic environment there are few companies willing to invest in such a costly project，”he said．
1. It can be inferred from the text that_______．
| A．many children lack love from parents |
| B．robots helpful to the old will be in great demand |
| C．robots are the most useful to children |
| D．robots do better than people in healthcare |
| A．Japan is suffering economy depression |
| B．the robots are of poor design |
| C．the production of robots costs a lot |
| D．the future market is worrying |
| A．Unsatisfied． | B．Doubtful． |
| C．Favorable． | D．Regretful． |
【推荐2】Betty Azar is a world famous expert on teaching English grammar. Here are some of her opinions.
Why do students need to learn grammar?
When teachers are deciding which grammar points to teach,they should first ask two questions. First,will understanding the point help students be understood—will it help them understand better?Next, will learning the grammar point help students be acceptable as English speakers?
People usually think that grammar is all about memorizing rules. In fact,grammar is not just learning rules. It is a way to help students along the way to communication.
Teachers should know that students do not all learn in the same way. Each may have a different learning style when it comes to learning grammar. Some may see a pattern and understand the rule. Others need explanations and more practice. “But to teach grammar as a subject matter and test it as though you were testing the memorization of dates in history is sure to bore everybody and not reach the goals that you are trying to reach—successful communication experiences.”
Why do some teachers hate teaching grammar?
Many teachers are not comfortable teaching grammar because they do not know how to answer their students' questions. “Most native speakers of English didn't learn it in school," she says. "If you don't know any grammar of your own language and then you are asked to teach it,it's possible that your students may know more grammar than you and you can’t answer their questions."
Can teaching grammar really be fun?
Teachers should learn to make the teaching of grammar fun. She says,"My students enjoy learning grammar as much as I enjoy teaching it. I think grammar is fascinating. It is the glue that holds language together. It is really beautiful when you get to know it. Grammar is quite a remarkable(不同寻常的) thing."
1. What should teachers do before teaching grammar points?| A．Ask themselves questions. |
| B．Develop a good teaching style. |
| C．Find out students’ learning needs. |
| D．Let students memorize some rules. |
| A．A student. | B．A reporter. | C．A teacher. | D．A writer. |
| A．boring | B．beautiful | C．hard to teach | D．easy to learn |
| A．grammar should be taught as a subject |
| B．native speakers don’t need to learn grammar |
| C．different students learn grammar in different ways |
| D．it’s useful to memorize rules when learning grammar |
【推荐3】Dearborn Heights, Michigan—2.7 million children under 18 have a parent in prison, and women put in local prisons are the fastest growing population. Shawna Reynolds has seen some of those women up close while working in the corrections system(劳教所) for 17 years, and she was encouraged to try something different.
After seven years of education and collecting as much money as she could, Shawna created About Face Course Correction—a one-year rehabilitation program(康复项目) that offers a more personal way to help non-violent women prisoners. The program includes classes for women to finish their education, find a job and So on. “You can’t expect people who have been in prison to stay in prison,” Shawna says. “YOU want them to be helpful people but if you are not going to help them, it’s not going to happen.”
The women live free for a year in a house in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Women like 20-year-old Jennifer Douglas, who dropped out of school, took drugs(吸毒), and has spent years in and out of prison. She says,“I was doing things I would never have thought I would do in my whole life. Because of About Face, Jennifer’s life is changing. ” “Everyone is starting to trust me again and proud of me and what I’m doing,” she says. “It’s helped me a lot. It has kept me on the right track.”
There are many other women like Jennifer. Every woman’s story is different, but each woman is important. And Shawna is determined to break the cycle and help them turn their lives around. She is using her own money and donations to pay for the house and this program. If you would like to donate, please visit their Go Fund Me account here.
1. Shawna set up About Face to help women who have been in prison ________.| A．live more happily |
| B．become non-violent |
| C．escape from prison |
| D．go on the right track |
| A．different |
| B．educated |
| C．proud |
| D．warm-hearted |
| A．the Internet |
| B．a magazine |
| C．a newspaper |
| D．a poster |
| A．To collect suggestions for the program. |
| B．To tell a story about Jennifer Douglas. |
| C．To introduce Shawna and her program. |
| D．To show Shawna has been in trouble. |
