I was not organized, while my roommate Lucy was extremely neat. Each of her objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labeled everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Lucy got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.
War broke out one evening. Lucy came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, “Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!” Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.
The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Lucy answered it. From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled under her covers, sobbing. Obviously, that was something she could not go through. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.
Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I got so into my work that I even didn’t notice Lucy had sat up. She was watching, her tears dried and her expression one of disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me, “Thanks.”
Lucy and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didn’t always agree, but we learned the key to living together: giving in, cleaning up and holding on.
1. How is Paragraph 1 mainly developed?A.By analyzing causes. | B.By showing differences. |
C.By describing a process. | D.By following time order. |
A.She couldn’t find her books. | B.She heard the author shouting loud. |
C.She got the news that her grandma was ill. | D.She saw the author’s shoes under her bed. |
A.she wanted to show her care | B.she was asked by Lucy to do so |
C.she was scared by Lucy’s anger | D.she hated herself for being so messy |
A.My Friend Lucy | B.Hard Work Pays Off |
C.Learning to Be Roommates | D.How to Be Organized |
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【推荐1】“Can’t stop loving you ...” My 3-year-old son was singing along with Phil Collins from his car seat. But I was not in the mood to sing along. My manager at the biotech company where I had been working for a bit more than a year had just told me that, in spite of my excellent performance, he did not foresee giving me more responsibilities in the near future. I was working part time so that I could spend more time with my young children, and he believed the career growth I sought required a full-time employee. The message hit me hard. But it brought on a change that, in the end, taught me the power of embracing opportunities, no matter where they come from.
My manager’s decision planted a seed of self-doubt. Was he right? Was I asking for too much? But I reminded myself that I had already proved I could be an effective scientist on a part-time schedule. A friend suggested that I reach out to senior managers about opportunities in other departments. At first, I resolutely rejected that idea. Didn’t he understand? I wanted to work on antibodies and nothing but antibodies! That was what I knew, where I felt I could add the most value. And yet, I did not want to leave this cool company just because of one unsupportive manager.
With little expectation that it would lead anywhere, I approached the three senior managers. One did not respond. One had nothing to offer. The third invited me to chat. He patiently listened to my story, asked what I was looking for, and then—in the blink of an eye—told me that I was welcome to join him in building a vaeeine research unit. I told him I knew nothing about vaccines, but he waved nonchalantly (不以为意地) and said, “You will learn. You are smart and willing to work hard. You will make it.”
This comfort was exactly what I had been looking for, but I was still shaken by my manager’s lack of confidence in me. Could I really handle a high-responsibility role in a completely new field?
A few sleepless nights later, I decided that taking a chance on the unknown was better than staying in a position that made me miserable. The worst thing thal could happen was that I would fail. But I already felt like a failure, so why not try it?
I soon discovered a new passion. My career path within the company opened up. I took on more responsibilities, developed new skills, expanded my scientific horizons, worked with great people, and led fantastic projects—all because of a change that had felt foreed on me. It had pushed me further than I was willing to go, further than I thought I could cope with, and taught me that when I step out of my comfort zone, I find my most creative, productive self.
1. The manager disagreed with the author on .A.whether she was effective | B.whether she was responsible |
C.whether she should work part time | D.whether she could perform well |
A.She was in a dilemma. | B.She hated the manager. |
C.She didn’t follow her friend’s advice. | D.She filed a complaint to senior managers. |
A.Confident. | B.Skeptical. | C.Impatient. | D.Indifferent. |
A.We should work full time. | B.We should challenge the authority. |
C.We should be academically motivated. | D.We should embrace opportunities. |
【推荐2】Camden was four years old. Just like what you can expect with a kid at his age, he’ s quite curious and cheerful. However, things started to change one day. He was no longer playing with the other kids in the kindergarten, keeping to himself in the corner. It is unusual for a child to switch personalities in just a matter of days. His teacher decided to get to the bottom of this.
After taking him away from the classroom, the small child admitted having some problems at home. Nancy felt that she needed to contact his father to address her worries. After a phone conversation, Nancy got informed of what she wanted to know. Darreld, Camden’s father, was seriously unwell because his kidneys were becoming weaker by the day and barely operating at 20%, about which his small son, Camden, became concerned.
A youngster cannot live happy without their parent. Nancy had promised her pupil to do everything she could to make things better for them, and she meant it. Nancy was determined to solve the problem once and for all.
Nancy received confirmation that she was a perfect candidate when she received the results of her hospital tests. Darreld’ s relatives and friends had previously been tested to check whether they were a match. Unfortunately, none of them were. Darreld was beginning to lose hope until Nancy made her offer.
To ease Nancy’s loved ones’ worries, the greatest surgeons in Iowa did the kidney removal, because they knew she would be experiencing a risky treatment that only the best in the field could manage. The operation succeeded! Both he and Nancy were expected to recover completely.
Camden was maybe the most affected by his father’ s plight, but now that Darreld is well again, as a result, the small kid has changed back to be happy and active. Camden promises to be Nancy’ s best pupil ever.
1. Why did Camden draw his teacher’ s attention?A.Because he was badly ill. |
B.Because he happened to be the teacher’ s neighbor. |
C.Because he showed no interest in her class. |
D.Because he suddenly changed too much in character. |
A.His father’ s bad health condition. |
B.His poor presentation in class. |
C.That his classmates kept a distance from him. |
D.That his father’s farm failed to grow crops. |
A.His families refused to help him. |
B.There was little chance to find a matched organ. |
C.He was unable to support a large family. |
D.Camden didn’t live up to his expectation. |
A.Stress. | B.Operation. | C.Trouble. | D.Situation. |
【推荐3】Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus. The bus for Paris would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in line, others were walking around. There was a group of schoolgirls. Their teacher was trying to keep them in line. Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.
He walked into the station cafe(咖啡馆).he looked up at the clock there.It was only twenty to twelve.He found a seat and sat down before a large mirror(镜子)on the wall.Just then,Mike,one of Tom's workmates came in and sat with Tom.
〝What time is your bus?〞asked Mike.
〝There's plenty of time yet,"answered Tom.
〝Well,I'll get you some more tea then,〞said Mike.
They talked while drinking.Then Tom looked at the clock again.〝Oh!It's going backward(倒行)!〞he cried."A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it's half past eleven.〞
〝You're looking at the clock in the mirror.〞said Mike.Tom was so sad.The next bus was not to leave for another hour.Since then Tom has never liked mirrors.
1. Tom went into the station cafe because_______.A.Mike asked him to have a cup of tea |
B.it was quite early and he could find a seat there |
C.he didn't like to stay with the schoolgirls |
D.he wanted to have a drink with his workmate there |
A.Half past twelve | B.Twenty to twelve |
C.Half past eleven | D.Half past one |
A.the time is right | B.it's going slower |
C.it's going backward | D.it's going faster |
A.Tom arrived in Paris on time |
B.The next bus would leave in half an hour |
C.After that Tom didn't like clocks any longer |
D.Tom looked at the clock in the mirror only once |
A.The Mirror of the Station | B.Not A Careful Man |
C.MissingABus | D.The Clock In The Mirror |
【推荐1】Whether you like it or not, as students, you have to live with roommates after going to school or university. Having a roommate can be one of the best experiences, or easily one of the worst.
Here are five tips for you to follow to avoid the common mistakes that make good roommate relationships worse.
Talking things out.
Clean up after yourself. Or at least, keep your things on your side.
Ask before you take. This applies to food, clothes and anything else that you don't own.
A.Don't expect to be the best friends. |
B.Communication is of great importance. |
C.Rooms can be really easy for a mess to pile up. |
D.Try to make your roommates your best friends. |
E.You don't need to keep the room clean and organized all the time. |
F.You'd better show your roommate that you have respect for his or her things. |
G.If you want to have a good relationship with your roommate, it all starts with you. |
【推荐2】Whether it's the slow drifting apart from a childhood friend, the sudden, sharp distance created by a disagreement, or one of the many relationships that have quietly fallen away during the pandemic, losing someone that you thought would always be in your life is deeply jarring.
But friendship breakups will happen over the course of our lives, and we need to start learning how to deal with them in healthy ways, says friendship coach Danielle Bayard Jackson.
The most significant thing we need to do, says Jackson, is normalize the fact that sometimes friendships do end and that can actually be healthy. However, we haven't been taught to carry this expectation into our friend relationships.
“We’re not looking at our friends through a lens (透镜) of ‘Gosh,I hope this works out’, but we’ll do that with a romantic partner for sure,” says Jackson. “ With a partner, we wonder if they're going to be the one. But with friends, we assume they' re the one from the minute we establish that we like each other.”
And because we don't view the loss of a friendship as a normal occurrence, it feels like a personal failing when it happens and something we should be ashamed of. Or, as Jackson puts it, “If friendship is supposed to be easy and yours ended, what did you do wrong?”
But that isn't the case.
Friendships, like any relationship, sometimes aren't meant to be and even if they are, maintaining them takes real work. Kristen Newton has been interested in this work for years and founded HEART Convos, which aims to help people who feel stuck in unsatisfying friendships have the kind of open and honest communication that keeps a friendship healthy.
“I think we feel blindsided because we belittle the value and significance of our social connections and friendship. Yet we recognize the weight that they carry when they don't work out, and we experience that hurt and disappointment,” she says.
1. What is the text mainly about?A.How to regain a friendship that has ended. |
B.The loss of a friendship is a normal occurrence. |
C.Why friendship breaks up over the course of our lives. |
D.Many relationships have fallen away during the pandemic. |
A.Disturbing. | B.Inspiring. |
C.Exciting. | D.Disgusting. |
A.friends are much harder to get than a romantic partner |
B.your romantic partner will be apart from you but friends never |
C.you are more afraid of losing a friend than losing a romantic partner |
D.you are sure who will be your friend but not sure of a romantic partner |
A.All good things came to an end. |
B.A life without a friend is a life without a sun. |
C.We don't know what we've got until we lose it. |
D.Everything is good when new, but friend when old. |
【推荐3】Small talk—the likes of “What do you have there? Popcorn?” or “The weather today is beautiful, isn’t it?”—is meaningless and a waste of time, according to some people. But scientists believe that it is actually more useful than it may appear to be.
One example comes when you are on a train or a plane. The thought of talking to the stranger sitting beside you can be scary, because you know the conversation is sure to be awkward. But a study by the University of Chicago in the US found that people who chat to strangers enjoy a better ride than those who sit in silence or occupy themselves with their phones.
In the study, researchers asked people at Chicago train stations to start conversations with fellow travelers. Most of them refused to do so at first because they expected not to get a friendly answer. But the result turned out to be just the opposite—most strangers were not only willing to be talked to, but also pleasant to talk to.
“Human beings are social animals,” Nicholas Epley, one of the lead researchers, told Live Science. “Other people are people, too. And it turns out that they’d like to get to know you.”
Apart from making you happier, small talk with strangers can also help you feel connected to your surroundings. Previous studies found that when people are frequently smiled at, made eye contact with and spoken to at coffee shops, they tend to have a stronger sense of belonging instead of feeling like they are being ignored and left out.
And if you are already comfortable enough to make small talk with strangers, you should try to develop it into something “bigger”.
A 2010 study proved that having a deep and meaningful conversation gives you even more happiness than small talk. Participants in the study—79 college students—reported after the four-day experiment that they were much happier when they had a third as much small talk and twice as many in-depth conversations.
But deep conversations can start with small talk, can’t they? So the first step is to start talking, no matter how casual the topic is. And who knows, maybe an opening line as simple as “I like your hat” could lead to a serious conversation in which you learn something new from a stranger.
1. Why are most people willing to have a talk during a trip, according to Nicholas Epley?A.Most people are nice to strangers. |
B.People are naturally curious about others. |
C.People are afraid of loneliness or boredom. |
D.People try to show their good side to strangers. |
A.Wasting less time. |
B.Developing useful contacts. |
C.Disconnecting from phones for a while. |
D.Feeling like being a part of your surroundings. |
A.Starting with serious topics. | B.Starting with casual topics. |
C.Making it important and deep. | D.Choosing pleasant surroundings. |
A.Supportive. | B.Negative. |
C.Doubtful. | D.Objective. |
【推荐1】It was a hot, humid summer day, and I had just pulled into the local gas station to fill my tank. After pumping the gas, I started to walk inside to pay. That is when I noticed them. Two elderly women were standing back from their car. There was a mixture of shock and fear on their faces. I looked and saw what they saw: five yellowjackets (小黄蜂) building a nest around their gas cap. My eyes widened. I shared the ladies’ fear.
Yellowjackets had never been friends of mine. Several times these wasps (黄蜂) had attacked me while I was cutting the grass, giving me multiple stings (蛰) each time I ran over their ground nests. The worst time, however, happened when I was a young boy. A friend of mine and I were running and playing in my backyard. I must have stepped on one of their hidden nests again because before I knew it, both of us were being chased and stung over and over by the yellowjackets while we ran away screaming. I ran to my mom with tears in my eyes. She immediately ran a cold bath and put us both in it to ease the pain and itching (痒) before giving us medicine to fight all the poison in our little bodies from the stings.
Still, I knew I couldn’t let fear stop me now. I reached into my back pocket for a paper towel I had there, tore out the nest and stepped on it while the angry wasps buzzed around me. Both of the ladies thanked me, and I said, “You’re welcome!” with a smile and a happy heart.
In this life, you can’t let the fear of being stung either physically or emotionally keep you from doing what is right. We need to love each other and to change the world for the better. And the only way you can do this is one loving act, one kind word and one shared smile at a time. Don’t let the yellowjackets in your life hold you back. Live! Love! Do good today!
1. The purpose of paragraph 2 is to ______.A.explain why the author was struck with fear |
B.show that the author was angered by the wasps |
C.describe how badly the author was stung by wasps |
D.prove that the author wasn’t the small boy he used to be |
A.He wanted to overcome his fear. | B.He was asked by the two ladies. |
C.He had experience in dealing with wasps. | D.He wanted to do what he thought was right. |
A.Making friends with others. | B.Overcoming our shortcomings. |
C.Being a popular person in life. | D.Making the world a better place. |
A.To teach readers how to deal with yellowjackets. |
B.To tell readers to do kind things even if they’re afraid. |
C.To share his scary experiences with yellowjackets. |
D.To show how he beat his fear of yellowjackets. |
【推荐2】There is a famous story about how Walt Disney was inspired to build Disneyland. The story goes that during an afternoon visit to Griffith Park located near the Burbank Studios, Walt took a seat while his two young daughters rode the merry-go-round. Walt thought there should be a place where both children and their parents could enjoy spending some time together in an environment that would be both entertaining and pleasing to the eye, so with this thought came the idea for Disneyland.
Walt’s original plan was to build an eight-acre park located near the Burbank Studios that would be a place for his employees and their families. Those plans were put on hold because of the start of World War II. By 1952, Walt had created a special department to build the park.
Finally in 1953, the first steps in building the park happened when Walt hired the Stanford Research Institute to make a survey to determine the best possible location for the future park. Considering population growth and the future freeway construction, they finally found a location in Anaheim and 160 acres of land were bought for the site of the new park.
The building of the park was very expensive and to create funding for the project Walt developed the idea of the “Walt Disney’s Disneyland” television show. It turned out to be a marvelous idea — not only gaining the money to build the park but also presenting the park to the American public.
Construction officially began on July 21, 1954, and it was an ambitious (野心勃勃的) building schedule of less than one year to complete the new park for the projected opening day. Walt watched over the park’s construction and progress continued with just a few minor hold-ups. Finally, the park was ready for the Opening Day on July 17, 1955.
1. What inspired Walt Disney to build Disneyland?A.The special design of Griffith Park. |
B.A trip to a park with his daughters. |
C.Requests from his family and employees. |
D.The idea to build a park for his daughters. |
A.Walt Disney’s personal preference. |
B.The natural environment. |
C.The advice of the public. |
D.Local traffic. |
A.Funny. | B.Wild. |
C.Wonderful. | D.Imaginative. |
A.It was smooth generally. |
B.It was affected by World War II. |
C.It was completed later than expected. |
D.It was influenced by a shortage of money. |
【推荐3】“Hungary?” I looked at my school headmaster in confusion. “I never mentioned wanting to go to Hungary.” And with that, my adventure started.
My name is Jonathan Diamond and I just finished an amazing exchange year in Hungary.
Going on an exchange had always been my dream. When my high school offered an all-year program,I jumped at the opportunity. It would pay for almost everything and all I had to do was get a plane ticket. I knew where I wanted to go: Spain, the country of dancers wearing flowing red dresses. So when I heard that I was going to Hungary, I was pretty shocked. But I decided to make the best of it, since it was,after all, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Before I knew it, I was on the airplane, leaving for Budapest International Airport, Hungary.
I had times when I almost gave up. Hungarian is the hardest language on the planet. Cultural differences occasionally embarrassed both my peer teens and me. I had to give up eating carrots, my beautiful favorite, for they think carrots are rubbish in their country. The change in the landscape was amazing, looking nothing like skyscrapers, bullet trains, cars,and people in tiny houses that I had been accustomed to. Gradually, I fell in love with the relaxing lifestyle, the warm-hearted people, and getting home at 2:30 p. m. at the latest from school. And I was sad to leave on my very last day.
Having the host family who took me as one of their own members was the best thing I have ever experienced. From my little sisters, I learned how to embrace life to its fullest. From my brothers I learned that it’s OK for a boy to run around the house. From my host parents I learned to stay positive, to smile, and that when you pick the right persons and take their hands, suddenly, you become friends.
1. How did Jonathan feel when he was told to go to Hungary?A.Excited and satisfied. | B.Confused and shocked. |
C.Amazed and embarrassed. | D.Delighted and interested. |
A.He didn’t like Spain. | B.He wanted to learn Hungarian. |
C.It was a rare chance. | D.Going to Hungary was much cheaper. |
A.He fell in love with eating carrots. | B.He couldn’t wait to leave. |
C.He was surprised by the landscape. | D.He quickly got used to the life there. |
A.changed him completely | B.taught him how to dance well |
C.treated him as equally as a student | D.showed him the good things of life |
【推荐1】Choosing the right hiking equipment will make your walk safer and more comfortable. Getting it right is easy with our pick of the best, don’t hesitate to grab them.
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Smartwool Women’s PhD Outdoor Light Print Crew Walking Socks (£16.09) Built for mile after mile of trail, these socks are so light and seamless you’ll barely notice you’re wearing them.
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1000 Mile Fusion Walking Sock (£15.99, twin pack) Need extra comfort? The Fusion Walking Sock has a blister-free guarantee thanks to clever double-layer technology and padded zones.
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Smartwool Merino Smart Ultra Light Hoodie (£114.99) This windproof layer packs away into its pocket.
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Finisterre Mistral Waterproof Jacket (£185) Light yet fully waterproof, this cool high- quality jacket has zipped pockets and an adjustable foldaway hood.
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Jack Wolfskin Overland Zip Away (£115) Always chilly when you set out but boiling by the time you’re climbing that hill? With these clever pants, you get a pair of soft-shell trousers and a pair of shorts in one.
1. What can we know from the passage?A.If you want to protect your feet, you’d better choose Crew Walking Socks. |
B.Crew Light Cushion is a kind of sock special in material to keep you cool. |
C.Both the Light Hoodie and Skerray Smock can keep out the wind. |
D.All the equipment recommended can be folded and put in a pocket. |
A.Crew Walking Socks & Waterproof Jacket |
B.Light Hoodie & Fusion Walking Socks |
C.Overland Zip Away & Crew Light Cushion |
D.Fusion Walking socks & Skerray Smock |
A.New Technology. | B.Life Style. |
C.Fashion Costume. | D.Advertisement. |
【推荐2】With news that many countries in Europe are reopening to tourism in time for summer, travelers with their sights set on Asia are anxiously awaiting word on when they’ll be given the green light to visit their favorite destination. As of now, those with Thailand in mind will need to wait at least a few more months before packing their bags.“It is still dependent on the outbreak situation, but I think at the earliest, we may see the return of tourists could be the fourth quarter of this year,” Yuthasak Supasorn, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), said.
And even then, he says, there will likely be restrictions on who can visit and where they can go. “We are not going to open all at once,” he adds. “We are still on high alert, we just can’t let our guards down yet. We have to look at the country of origin (of the travelers) to see if their situation has truly improved. And lastly, we have to see whether our own business operators are ready to receive tourists under the ‘new normal’.” Basically, a country will open borders with destinations that also have their coronavirus(新冠病毒) situation under control. Once Thailand does open to international tourists, they’ll likely only be able to visit certain spots, says Yuthasak. “We have studied a possibility of offering special long-stay packages in isolated and closed areas where health monitoring can be easily controlled -- for example, Koh Pha Ngan and Koh Samui. This will be beneficial for both tourists and local residents, since this is almost a kind of quarantine(隔离).”
Yuthasak says they’re finishing up a framework to restart tourism, but baby steps are needed to relight international tourism. “The next step is bilateral agreements between countries,” he says. “Thailand’s good standing in the face of the crisis with China, along with strong demand, make it a logical short-term solution for overseas tourism to return to the Kingdom.” For now, Thailand isn’t taking any chances and the country’s borders are firmly shut.
1. When will Thailand reopen to tourists according to Yuthasak Supasorn ?A.We don’t know yet. | B.Maybe in two months. |
C.Perhaps about in October. | D.At the end of this year. |
A.They will ask where the tourists will go. |
B.They will send guards to follow the tourists. |
C.They will ask business operators to decide. |
D.They will check where the tourists come form. |
A.Tourists can’t visit spots as many as they like. |
B.Tourists will stay in isolated and closed areas. |
C.Tourists will get food and drink form government. |
D.Tourists can’t stay long in Thailand. |
A.Come and visit Thailand. | B.Thailand isn’t reopening yet. |
C.Thailand’s tourism is back to life. | D.Why tourists like Thailand. |
【推荐3】What does it take to be a good neighbor? Over the years I have had all kinds of neighbors, ones that were enjoyable and others that were to be avoided at all costs.
One of the most important things in being a good neighbor is to respect a person’s privacy(隐私).When someone new moves into the neighborhood it is a good idea to watch them to see how friendly you should be. If you go rushing over as soon as they move in they may think you are going to be one of those neighbors that come over at all times of the day, not respecting their privacy.
It is a good idea always to be friendly to everyone in the neighborhood. This can not only put you on good terms with them, but will also be a form of protection for your family and home. If you wave as they drive by or offer a friendly hello while they are out in their yard this shows that you respect them. If you are friendly to them they are much more likely to watch out for any wrong doings going on around your home while you are out and let you know if anything happens.
Another way of being a good neighbor is to be helpful in times of need. If you see that they are in need of a helping hand doing something or in times of a disaster, it is good to offer your help. Even though you have never really talked to the people down the street, they are willing to take the time to help out a neighbor in need.
In conclusion, if you respect a person’s privacy, treat them kindly and be helpful when you see they are in need, you will be a great neighbor and anyone would be happy to have you next door!
1. When someone moves into your neighborhood you should_______.A.visit them frequently | B.know their privacy |
C.respect them always | D.avoid meeting them |
A.keep your family safe | B.often visit their yard |
C.make friends with them | D.have your own privacy |
A.helpful, strong and kind | B.respectful, friendly and helpful |
C.honest, active and friendly | D.polite, honest and kind |
A.wide knowledge | B.scientific experiments |
C.careful research | D.real experiences |