Two teenagers are lost at sea off the coast of the United States for six days on their small sailing boat. Without any food and drink, the boys drink sea water. They try slipping into the ocean to cool off, but sharks drive them back onto the boat. At night, they use a single wet suit to keep warm.
This is a real story of two American boys. Driscoll and his best friend, 18-year-old Josh Long, were found six days later and more than 100 miles from where they had set off from Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, on April 24. The boys had lost a lot of water and were tired, but otherwise in pretty good shape.
They set out fishing on a 4.3-meter sailboat on a windy day when the National Weather Service had warned small boats to stay out of the water, but they didn’t care. They realized they were in trouble almost immediately and tried to swim back to shore, pulling the boat along with them. Within hours, they were far out to sea.
“We lost our fishing equipment, ” Driscoll said. “So we couldn’t catch any fish. ” The boys’ hopes faded with each day passing. They stood on their boat every time they saw another boat, waving and shouting, but without success. One night they were woken up by water coming into the boat. A large ship was very close to them.
A coast guard boat set out to look for them. The boys got up and made some noise. This time, they were heard.
“What we have is a completely surprising story of survival that’s going to be studied for years to come, ” said Richard Goerling, Long’s uncle, “ I think the boys have a book to write. ”
1. The two boys got lost at the sea because _______.| A．they were not good at boating |
| B．they were separated from their parents while boating |
| C．they went far into the sea to catch fish |
| D．they didn’t take the warning from National Weather Service seriously. |
| A．swam in the water to cool themselves off in the daytime |
| B．lived on the fish they caught |
| C．suffered cold at night |
| D．fought against sharks |
| A．the boys went to the sea to go surfing |
| B．the boys were saved on April 30 |
| C．some boats had found the boys but refused to offer help |
| D．the boys were sleeping soundly when the boat passed by |
| A．the boys will write a book |
| B．children’s safety should be paid more attention to |
| C．the boys did very well when facing danger |
| D．something can be learned from the boys’ experience |
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【推荐1】This past January, Captain Preet Chandi set foot on a historic, though decidedly icy, trail by becoming the first African woman to reach the South Pole alone, without assistance. While others might have been content to make history with this singular accomplishment, “Polar Preet” Chandi is not one to rest on her laurels (桂冠). The journey to the South Pole was merely “phase one” of a larger and even more extraordinary goal for the adventurous British Army officer.
For “phase two”, the 33-year-old has set her sights on crossing Antarctica — once again doing the journey alone and unsupported to become the first woman to achieve this goal.
On November 14, Chandi departed from Hercules Inlet, an ice-filled bay at the southwestern section of the Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf bordering the Weddell Sea in Antarctica. Her goal is to reach Reedy Glacier within 75 days, a coast-to-coast journey consisting of roughly 1,100 miles. And “roughly” is the operative (关键的) word here — she’ll be pulling a sled with equipment, weighing about 264 pounds altogether, and she’ll be doing so in temperatures that can sink to minus 58 degrees Fahrenheit, with wind speeds of up to 60 miles per hour.
Her journey thus far required years of training. Prior to her 700-mile South Pole journey, she prepared by attending a polar survival course in Norway. She continued her training back home in the U.K. by dragging tires, the closest thing to pulling a sled, and a month-long practice run in Greenland. Ultimately, Chandi went on to finish her first South Pole expedition in 40 days, a full eight days ahead of schedule.
When not otherwise setting records of human endurance in extreme conditions, Chandi tries to inspire others in her day-to-day work.
Chandi will be posting interval voice blog updates of her phase two progress on her website, polarpret.com, where a live tracking map will also provide her current location at every point along her journey.
“Nothing is impossible. I’ve always had this idea that I can achieve something great, something that allows me to be a role model,” Chandi shared on her blog.
1. What made Chandi want to cross Antarctica?| A．Sticking to a promise. | B．Trying challenging things. |
| C．Raising money for poor women. | D．Realizing her childhood dream. |
| A．To hide the author’s bad memory of numbers. |
| B．To indicate there are more challenges facing Chandi. |
| C．To explain there is no proper word to describe the journey. |
| D．To show there is no official figure about the distance to Antaretica. |
| A．Survival training is a hard process. |
| B．Chandi got trained by pulling sleds. |
| C．The journey to the South Pole was eventful. |
| D．Chandi made full preparations for her adventure. |
| A．Inspiring and friendly. | B．Active and creative. |
| C．Confident and determined. | D．Adventurous and modest. |
【推荐2】On February 22, 2021, cancer survivor Hayley Areeneaux was selected to be one of four crew members of the SpaceX Inspiration4 — the world’s first civilian astronaut mission. The 29-year-old will make history as the youngest American — and the first with a false limb — to travel to space.
Hayley’s space dreams began two decades ago, however, the young girl’s dreams were derailed a year later when she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma — a type of bone cancer. Fortunately, the fatal disease had been caught early and the experts at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis were able to reduce its spread through chemotherapy. Arceneaux said she never thought she would be able to go to space. But when the call came “out of the blue” from Jared Isaacman, CEO and founder of Shift4 Payments, asking her if she would like to go to space, she said without hesitation, “Yes, yes, absolutely!”
Isaacman had always intended to go to space. Hence when SpaceX announced the world’s first all-commercial astronaut mission, the 37-year-old billionaire, instantly booked the available four seats. The flying enthusiast announced that he would donate three seats to members of the general public. Hayley, the first crew member to be announced, will represent the pillar (支柱) of “hope” — a nod to her survival of cancer and frontline work as a physician at St. Jude. The remaining passengers, representing the pillars of “generosity” and “prosperity”, will be chosen randomly to raise $200 million for St. Jude, which treats children at no charge.
Before the mission launch later this year, the crew will undergo intense training. The mission, which will orbit Earth every 90 minutes, will be carefully monitored by SpaceX mission control scientists from Earth. Upon the mission’s completion, the Dragon will reenter Earth’s atmosphere for a soft water landing off the coast of Florida.
1. What does the underlined phrase “out of the blue” in Paragraph 2 mean?| A．Sadly. | B．Suddenly. |
| C．Randomly. | D．Strangely. |
| A．To promote his company’s products |
| B．To seek help for disabled children. |
| C．To inspire interests in space travel. |
| D．To raise funds for a cancer hospital. |
| A．Hayley Arceneaux Became The Youngest American travelling in Space |
| B．“The Sky Is Not Even The Limit” For Jared Isaacman |
| C．Cancer Survivor To Become The Youngest American In Space |
| D．Hayley’s Space Dreams Were Derailed By Osteosarcoma |
【推荐3】I want to share with you a story from 28 years ago. My dad was a used car salesman. Every Thursday night, he would head off to Shreveport, LA for an auction (拍卖会). Most of the time, I drove a car over there for him so he could sell it at the auction.
One day I was riding with my dad when he noticed a hitch-hiker(搭便车的人) with a backpack. Without hesitation, he pulled the car over and offered him a ride. Dad asked him his name, and proceeded to talk to him about all sorts of things. Dad asked him where he was going. The hitch-hiker told him that he was heading for the west. I can’t recall why but he told Dad a lot of things that had occurred to him and that persuaded him to make that decision. He talked about the tragic events that occurred to him several years before. He was low in spirits, but I could see that the hitch-hiker’s attitude was changing as someone was really listening to him.
We drove 45 minutes before the hitch-hiker got off. We pulled over and Dad told him to keep his head up and things would start looking up for him soon. He reached into his pocket and handed the hitch-hiker a twenty-dollar bill. The guy smiled. He nearly lit up right there on the cold, dark highway.
We drove on and my dad did not say a single thing. I was still completely amazed by what I had just witnessed. I was always told by everyone never to pick up a hitch -hiker and yet my dad did it every single time he saw one. While reflecting upon that story I came to understand that just one single kind act could change someone’s life, and I am sure that my father’s deed made that poor man’s day.
1. What made the hitch-hiker become less upset?| A．The writer’s father offering him a free ride. |
| B．The writer’s father really listening to him. |
| C．The writer’s father agreeing to drive him to his destination. |
| D．The writer’s father talking to him about all sorts of things. |
| A．catching the car | B．heading for the west |
| C．talking about his experiences | D．driving 45 minutes |
| A．Willing to help. | B．Easy-going. |
| C．Far-sighted. | D．Full of sympathy. |
| A．show his respect for his father | B．tell a story of his father |
| C．prove his father is the best teacher | D．advise people to learn from their father |
【推荐1】Having lived in California until 1970,my family has felt a number of earthquakes. We have been fortunate, however, to have suffered no bodily harm or property damage.
There is a website that lists all California earthquakes recorded from 1769 to the present.The site lists the dates and times as well as the magnitude (震级) and the exact location of any quake that measured more than 6.0. There are only a few quakes that stand out in my memory and, luckily, none is shown in the website. So, my personal experience with earthquakes might be considered insignificant.
There are three earthquakes that are difficult to forget. The first one was in 1955 and our oldest daughter was walking with me in our backyard in Redwood City in California. As the shaking became stronger I held her to me with one arm as I held on to one of our fruit trees with the other. All three of us (my daughter, I and the tree) shook for two or three minutes that to us felt like hours.
The second one was in 1963. Our entire family was visiting Disneyland in Southern California. The earth started to shake just as we were beginning to walk from our hotel toward the famous landmark.
My third experience with an earthquake was a lonely one in California. It was in my sixties and I was alone in an old church. As the building started to shake, I quickly headed for the door to go outside. I remember I said a little prayer — something like, “Help me get out of here in time, Dear Heavenly Father”. Minutes later, I was safe outside.
1. The earthquakes the author has experienced .| A．all caused bodily harm |
| B．are all recorded in a website |
| C．all measured more than 6.0 |
| D．all happened in California |
| A．A church. |
| B．Disneyland. |
| C．A building destroyed by an earthquake. |
| D．The place where the author was born. |
| A．It happened in the author’s sixties. |
| B．The author succeeded in getting outside. |
| C．When it happened, the author was in a church. |
| D．The author was too afraid to walk when it happened. |
| A．a new film about an earthquake |
| B．how to survive an earthquake |
| C．his three earthquake experiences |
| D．how to save children in an earthquake |
【推荐2】In the fall of 2017, when Paula Aldridge needed to get a job, she found herself at a crossroads. The 50-year-old wasn’t sure she would ever work again, due to health issues.
But Aldridge’s life and career journey started to turn around after she connected with Goodwill of Central Iowa’s skills training programs. These programs are tailored to help people develop the kind of specific, real-world skills they need to get and keep a job, through a combination of detailed instruction and hands-on experience.
When Aldridge first connected with Goodwill in September 2017, she was dealing with several barriers to immediate employment. Transportation was challenging, as she didn’t have a driver’s license or own a car. Aldridge also had a limited work history with long employment gaps (间断) , meaning she missed out on learning important skills, such as working a credit card machine. On top of that, her physical health issues were also a problem.
According to Kayleigh Duff, a career specialist at Goodwill of Central Iowa, the biggest barrier Aldridge had to overcome was from within. “She said outwardly that she had all of this confidence and that she knew how strong a worker she was, but I don’t think she truly believed it herself.”
Thankfully, Aldridge had plenty of people on her side to provide motivation and guidance. She originally started off in the food service training program but was eager to enter the retail (零售) skills program, since she had previously worked at the Salvation Army and Subway. When Aldridge mentioned her interest in retail, Duff recognized that her go-getting attitude would be a perfect match for the program.
The seven-week retail skills training is a systematic program combining classroom instruction with on- the-job experience at a Goodwill store. As Aldridge progressed and graduated from the program, she became more confident in her abilities.
Duff said it was great to see how Aldridge grew into the devoted, driven worker she is today. “She has this strong desire, this longing to succeed. And she knows that she’s able to do that, although she has fallen short in the past.”
1. What can be learned about Goodwill’s training programs?| A．They combine theory with practice. |
| B．They guarantee a good job for participants. |
| C．They are designed mainly for the unemployed. |
| D．They were established in the autumn of 2017. |
| A．Poor health. | B．Poor working skills. |
| C．A lack of confidence. | D．A lack of a driver’s license. |
| A．She wanted to attend a more systematic program. |
| B．She wanted to gain some hands-on experience. |
| C．She was more interested in retail. |
| D．She followed Duff’s advice. |
| A．A 50-year-old devotes herself to Goodwill. |
| B．Goodwill helps a 50-year-old turn her life around. |
| C．Goodwill training programs spring up around the world. |
| D．Success is closely linked to appropriate training programs. |
【推荐3】As the sky darkened, a school bus arrived at the museum’s gate.
A man, in a military uniform with polished medals and ribbons, boarded it and addressed the group of nine-year-olds and their young teacher. “Welcome to Roninom. My name is Major Gerard Rovego. I flew for the Imperial Space Force in the last war. I now look after our country’s greatest spaceships.”
The children had so many questions. “What was it like flying in space?” “An amazing experience! You feel like a bird soaring through the heavens.” The man had never flown in space, nor ever left the ground for that matter.
After a few more questions, the children began to yawn. “Is it time for the Miraz?” a boy asked. They must have heard the stories from the older students at their school.
In the dark oval ship, each child received a personalized ticket along with a pillow and blanket. Wide-eyed, they found their sleeping berths in the roomy cabin. “This is softer than my bed at home,” one girl said after lying down.
“After I graduated from flight school,” the man said, “I piloted ships like the Miraz. Passengers slept in these very berths（舱位）as they travelled to the Moon.”
“Did this ship really go to the Moon?” a boy asked.
“Hundreds of times.” The Miraz had never flown, and the few ships lay there just in an effort to avoid a possible defeat. “Get some rest. Tomorrow I’ll show you all the beautiful spaceships here,” he said.
“Major Rovego.” A girl paused to swallow. “Were you scared in the war?”
The man smiled. “Never. I knew I’d come home one day.” Major Gerard Rovego was killed in action while piloting the Miraz’s sister ship, the Realnos.
The children asleep, the teacher took the man aside. “Thank you so much,” she whispered. “The children will remember this for the rest of their lives. The country must have its heroes, and children should know them.”
Back in his own cabin, the man carefully removed his brother’s uniform. “You probably hate me, Gerard,” the man whispered. “You’d say that children should learn the truth about the war…”
1. What does the man in a military uniform seem to be responsible for?| A．The coming kids’ health care. | B．The safety of coming visitors. |
| C．The spaceships in the museum. | D．The polished medals and ribbons. |
| A．A ship for sea travel. | B．A ship to fly to space. |
| C．A ship for visitors to sleep in. | D．A ship that he piloted to the Sea. |
| A．Unregretful. | B．Objective. |
| C．Appreciative. | D．Doubtful. |
| A．The truth about the past war | B．A visit to the Imperial Space Force |
| C．What must remain — a heroic effort | D．A brave man — Major Gerard Rovego |
【推荐1】What if you could take your drawing pen and simply scan any color you want and then turn around and draw with it? This new pen design allows you to do that. That is Scribble. And it’s very easy to use.
·How does Scribble work?
The built-in RGB sensor (传感器) lets you easily get any color — simply point it at an object and press the button! Red, green and blue inks are then mixed — much like in a traditional printer — to create your desired color.
·Different tips
The Scribble Pen (for paper) comes with three different sizes of drawing tips. Scribble is perfect for both drawing and writing. The Scribble Stylus Pen comes with two different tips — hard tip and soft tip. It works on more than just paper; it can be used for drawing or writing on your mobile device.
·Rechargeable battery
Scribble’s battery is rechargeable and lightweight. The Scribble Pen’s battery lasts seven hours. And the Scribble Stylus Pen’s battery lasts as long as 15 hours.
·Price
The regular price of a Scribble Pen is US$400. Now, you can have it at 40% off the regular price. And you can have a Scribble Stylus Pen at US$119 (save US$80). You also need to pay US$15 for postage. Remember to choose the color you want. At present, we offer five colors for you to choose from. If you are an artist, you really need a pen like this. It’s the last pen you will ever need to buy.
To learn more information about the products you can visit our website.
1. What can we learn about Scribble from the passage?| A．It is connected to a printer. |
| B．It is lighter than an ordinary pen. |
| C．It doesn’t need electricity to work. |
| D．It can be used for both drawing and writing. |
| A．It works best on paper. |
| B．It can create five colors at present. |
| C．It is initially designed for mobile devices. |
| D．It has a better battery life than the Scribble Pen. |
| A．US$175. | B．US$240. |
| C．US$255. | D．US$260. |
【推荐2】During his school's “College Colours Day”, a fourth-grade boy in Florida, who dreams to become a student of the University of Tennessee, wanted to wear a shirt of the university, but he didn't have one. His teacher, Laura Snyder, suggested that he should wear an orange shirt to show his spirit.
When the day finally arrived, the boy was so excited to show his shirt-an orange one with a piece of paper attached to it, on which was his homemade design of the UT logo.
But by lunch time, the spirited fan was in tears. Some girls bullied (霸凌) him and made fun of his design that he had pinned to his shirt. Back to Snyder 's room, he put his head on desk and was crying, devastated.
In hopes of raising the boy's spirits, Snyder planned on buying him an official University of Tennessee T-shirt, and asked friends online if they had contacts with the university who could “make it a little extra special for him.”
The post immediately went viral and Snyder was contacted by the University of Tennessee informing her that they wanted to send the boy a care package of swag and apparel(服装) in support of him.
The story, however, didn't end here. The University of Tennessee said it was turning his “U.T.” design into an official T-shirt and had pre-sold more than 50,000 shirts online. The university won't profit from the shirts: It is donating the money to a charity dedicated to (致力于) getting rid of bullying of all forms.
“When I told him that his design was being made into a real shirt and people wanted to wear it, his jaw dropped," said Snyder. “He had a big smile on his face, walked taller, and I could tell his confidence grew!”
In recognition of the fourth-grader's spirit, the university has also extended an offer of honorary admission for him to join the Class of 2032. In addition, he has been awarded a four-year scholarship if he decides to attend UT in 2028 and meets admission requirements.
1. How did the boy react to his school's “College Colours Day”?| A．He prepared for it with a creative design. |
| B．He dreamed of winning a prize on the day. |
| C．He was afraid of being laughed at on the day. |
| D．He was shy of joining it without a university shirt. |
| A．Excited and thankful. | B．Confident and happy. |
| C．Shocked and sad. | D．Nervous and worried. |
| A．a strong will is vital to success |
| B．a promise will change one's life |
| C．the youth should be treated equally |
| D．caring love can make a big difference |
【推荐3】A US girl's dream to end poverty started with a walk down a street in downtown Fresno in California, US. Kaitlin Riffel was visiting her father at work -the Fresno Rescue Mission, a shelter for the homeless and those in need.
"I never realized there were people in the world who didn't have a home or food before," recalled Kaitlin, who is now 16. "I knew there was something I had to do about that." At age 8. she started raising money to build a playground at Rescue the Children, an organization in Fresno for women and children in need. "It took me two years, but my sisters and I raised S365（2,520vuan）," Kaitlin said. “We started small. We knew we wanted to do something to make a difference."
The amount jumped to $80,000 the following year after the girls worked with friends, and the playground was built in 2013. It inspired Kaitlin to found Kids on a Mission, a kid-powered nonprofit organization that has helped hundreds of people living in poverty in the US and abroad.
The work overseas started when Kaitlin, then 13, visited El Salvador in Central America. There, she saw people starving and families living in shelters made of cardboard. "The rooms were smaller than my bedroom, but there would be eight people living in each one," Kaitlin recalled. "We also got to see the rivers that these people were drinking out of, and the water was dirty."
Providing clean drinking water for people living in poverty is now a focus for Kids on a Mission. Children and adult volunteers dig wells and also help orphans（孤儿）by providing food and clothes.
Kids on a Mission is giving children larger leadership roles within the organization. Now that Kaitlin is a junior in high school, she may not play as big of a role in the organization if she moves away for college.
"This young lady just understands that by giving and having a huge heart, she's not only changing the hearts of people in this community, but she's changing the world," said Jim Yovino, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools.
1. Which of the following statements is TRUE?| A．Kaitlin was inspired to help the poor when she worked at her father's organization. |
| B．Kaitlin succeeded in raising enough money for a playground with other people's help. |
| C．It took Kaitlin and her sister two years to raise $80,000 for Rescue the Children. |
| D．Kaitlin started volunteering at Rescue the Children when she was 8 years old. |
| A．It was founded by Kaitlin and her sister in 2013. |
| B．It is a nonprofit organization aiming to end poverty in the US. |
| C．Only children from Kaitlin's community can join in it. |
| D．It is now focusing on providing clean drinking water to the poor. |
| A．will continue to lead Kids on a Mission when in college |
| B．is now working on improving her leadership skill: |
| C．has a good effect on people in her community |
| D．has received much financial support for her work from her family |
| A．call on readers to help people in need |
| B．introduce the work of Kids on a Mission |
| C．show that everyone can make a difference |
| D．share Kaitlin's story of helping the poor |
【推荐1】The desire to be perfect is something most of us have felt at some point in our lives.Studying for the perfect test result, searching for the perfect partner, working through the night to smash that perfect presentation.Often, having high standards can drive success, but for some people, diligence and motivation can shift into perfectionism, a misunderstood personality trait（特质）that can have dangerous consequences.
Perfectionism has increased significantly over the past three decades, a recent analysis shows.Young people in particular place higher demands on themselves and on others.Our dog-eat-dog world is creating a rising tide of young people who may be putting themselves at risk of mental and physical illness in their search for the perfect life.
Admittedly,perfectionists tend to achieve academically or in their career.But it comes at a price.Even among top athletes and professional dancers, perfectionism is a double-edged sword, according to research by Sanna Nordin- Bates at the Swedish School of sport and Health Science in Stockholm.Through a series of questionnaires and in-depth interviews, she found that perfectionism improves performances in the short run, but then weakens it. "These dancers and athletes speak about the positive aspects of it, but there's always a 'but'.The elements of perfectionism that drive them to reach high standards always come at a cost," she says."We certainly shouldn't be promoting perfectionism as a positive trait in an uncritical manner.It isn't even true that you need it to be a top athlete."
With perfectionism rising rapidly among young people, many parents will share the desire to protect their children. "We've been working on the role parents play and it's complex," says Martin Smith at York St John University. "In terms of preventing it in your children, we know that parental practices have an important influence. "To avoid creating perfectionist tendencies, parents need to focus on loving their children in a more unconditional way, rather than focusing their love on specific successes.They can also help young people cope with the pressures of modern life.
"It's a cliche (陈词滥调），but we need to promote the idea of life-long learning as an attitude in our children-the sense that things are not over when one test has been done, one race has been won or lost, "says Nordin-Bates. All of us can benefit from this approach to life. "It's not about being perfect, " she says. "If you want to be happy and healthy for 80-plus years then you have to focus on what you gained from an experience, rather than what grade you achieved. "
1. What do we know about perfectionism according to the passage?| A．People will become perfectionists if they are hardworking and motivated. |
| B．Perfectionism ensures people a better performance in school and in career. |
| C．Nowadays young people may have fallen victim to perfectionism. |
| D．Perfectionism is the key to success for top athletes and professional dancers. |
| A．Hard work. |
| B．Perfectionism. |
| C．A positive trait. |
| D．An uncritical manner. |
| A．Children should be rewarded for getting good grades. |
| B．Children under pressure should depend on themselves. |
| C．Children shouldn't feel sad even though they lose a game. |
| D．Children should focus more on experiences than perfection. |
| A．Why we should seek perfectionism |
| B．How one can live a happy life |
| C．When the best is not enough |
| D．The meaning of being perfect |
【推荐2】The English-language version of Wikipedia has almost six million articles. And if you’re a cheating student, that’s six million essays already written for you. But plagiarism isn’t really an effective way—just type the text into a search engine and the game is over. Then what about having a ghostwriter compose your final essay?
“Standard plagiarism software cannot detect this kind of cheating.” said Stephan Lorenzen, a data analyst at the University of Copenhagen. In Denmark, where he’s based, ghostwriting is a growing problem at high schools. So Lorenzen and his colleagues created a program called Ghostwriter that can detect the cheats.
At its central part is a neural network trained and tested on 130,000 real essays from 10,000 Danish students. After reading through tens of thousands of essays labeled as being written by the same author or not, the machine taught itself to possess the characteristics that might spot cheating. For example, did a student’s essays share the same styles of punctuation? The same spelling mistakes?
By examining inconsistencies like those, Ghostwriter was able to seek out a cheated essay nearly 90 percent of the time. The team presented the results at the European Meeting on Artificial Neural Networks, Computational Intelligence and Machine Learning. There’s one more aspect here that could help students. Your high school essays probably get better over time as you learn to write and the machine can detect that. The final idea is to detect students who are at risk because their development in writing style isn’t as you would expect. Teachers could thus give extra help to kids who really need it, while sniffing out the cheaters too.
1. When a student wants to cheat in writing an essay, ________.| A．his cheating may be detected in a certain way |
| B．essays offered by Wikipedia can’t be downloaded |
| C．he won’t hire a ghostwriter to write one for himself |
| D．ghostwriting can be detected by standard plagiarism software |
| A．Its components. | B．Its weaknesses. |
| C．Its influences. | D．Its working theory. |
| A．It never fails to find out a cheated essay. | B．It can detect a student’s progress in writing. |
| C．It can help a student to correct his pronunciation. | D．It can give extra help instead of teachers. |
| A．A guidebook. | B．A magazine. |
| C．A novel. | D．A diary. |
【推荐3】Summer has finally started. I walked outside my house to smell the hot air of the summer of 2019. We were leaving for Panama City Beach in the 6-hour drive. I had never met the twelve cousins I have on my mom's side of the family before and I was kind of nervous to see them. Finally, we reached the Emerald Coast. The whole family of 18 people were all sharing one four- bedroom house right on the water.
It was almost dinner time and by that time I had been observing the family. Everyone was running around the house yelling and trying to figure out dinner. It was only the first night and I already didn't like this family. After dinner, everyone went to bed. I was glad it was bedtime because now I could get some peace and quiet.
The next morning I got up before everyone else. I looked out of the giant window at the ocean. I watched carefully as the waves crashed against the sand and watched early risers hanging up their beach towels. All I wanted to do was go to the beach，After about an hour I started getting ready to go to the beach with my mom.
Walking down the walkway to the beach, I had particles of sand on my feet. I was so excited that I ran to our beach chairs, threw on my glasses, and jumped into the ocean. After a moment in the water, I noticed my surroundings. I was alone in the area of water I was in. For the next few hours, I played in the sand. I made sandcastles, buried my feet， dug a hole, and made a wall. It was a lot of fun, I then heard my mom yell my name. I turned and looked at her and she told me it was time to go. We left the beach and went back up to our house for dinner.
1. Which of the following made the author nervous?| A．The long trip. | B．His 6-hour drive. |
| C．The heat of summer. | D．His cousins he had never met before. |
| A．Because they laughed at him a lot. |
| B．Because they didn't play with him. |
| C．Because they made too much noise. |
| D．Because they shared a bedroom with him. |
| A．To protect his eyes. | B．To drink some water. |
| C．To do some warming-up exercise. | D．To appreciate more scenery at sea. |
| A．Delighted. | B．Annoyed. |
| C．Exhausted. | D．Disappointed. |
