Clara Daly was seated with her mother on an Alaska Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles when a flight attendant asked an urgent question over the loudspeaker: “Does anyone on board know American Sign Language?”
Clara, 15 at the time, pressed the call button. The flight attendant came by and explained the situation. “We have a passenger on the plane who’s blind and deaf,” she said. The passenger seemed to want something, but he was traveling alone and the flight attendants couldn’t understand what he needed.
Clara ,who was dyslexic, had started learning sign language over the past year to help her communicate without reading or writing She walked toward the front of the plane, and knelt by the aisle seat of Tim Cook, then 64. Gently taking his hand, she signed, “How are you? Are you OK?” Cook asked for some water.
When it arrived, Clara returned to her seat. She came by again a bit later because he wanted to know the time. On her third visit, she stopped and stayed for the rest of the flight..
“He didn’t need anything. He was lonely and wanted to talk,” Clara says.
So for the next hour, she talked about her family and her plans for the future. Cook told Clara how he had gradually become blind over time and shared stories of his days as a traveling salesman. Even though he couldn’t see her, she looked attentively at his face with such kindness.
Clara's generosity didn't go unnoticed. The passengers around him were all taken by Clara. A passenger named Lynette Scribner took a photo of one of the moments Clara was communicating with Cook and shared it on Facebook. The post has received more than 1100,000 likes, 500,000 shares .
1. What do we know about Clara Daly?| A．She had learned ASL for many years |
| B．She was good at reading and writing |
| C．She had shot to internet fame . |
| D．She was feeling lonely on board. |
| A．Some company | B．a watch . | C．a photo | D．Some water |
| A．She was generous and impatient. | B．She was optimistic and serious |
| C．She was traditional and helpless | D．She was considerate and selfless |
| A．No passengers noticed Clara’s kindness except Lynette Scribner. |
| B．The passengers around were all taken good care of by Clara. |
| C．Clara’s act of kindness was spread through internet. |
| D．Lynette Scribner took a photo of Clara and her mother. |
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【推荐1】Ling was a Chinese girl who had always been fascinated by the culture and people of Africa. She had grown up reading books about the continent and watching documentaries about the wildlife and the people who lived there. So, when she graduated from college, she decided to take a gap year and volunteer in Africa.
She arrived in a small village in Kenya, where she was greeted by a group of friendly locals who showed her around and introduced her to the other volunteers. Ling was excited to start her work, but she quickly realized that it was going to be much harder than she had expected.
The village was poor and lacked basic necessaries like clean water and electricity. The people were struggling to make ends meet, and Ling knew that she had to do something to help. She started by teaching English to the children in the village, who were eager to learn and improve their communication skills.
Ling also worked with the local women, teaching them how to sew and make handicrafts that they could sell in the market. She helped them set up a small business, and soon they were making enough money to support their families.
But Ling’s work was not without its challenges. She had to deal with cultural differences and language barriers, and she often found herself feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. However, she persevered, knowing that her work was making a difference in the lives of the people she was helping.
As time went on, Ling became more and more involved in the community. She helped to build a well that provided clean water to the village, and she organized a fundraiser to buy solar panels that would bring electricity to the area.
Ling’s work in Africa was not easy, but it was incredibly rewarding. She had made a difference in the lives of the people she had met, and she had learned so much about herself and the world around her. As she prepared to leave the village and return home, Ling knew that she would never forget the experiences she had had in Africa, and she hoped that she had inspired others to follow in her footsteps and make a difference in the world.
1. What about the locals struck Ling after she arrived at Africa?| A．Their rich culture and life. | B．Their lifestyle and tradition. |
| C．Their friendliness and poverty. | D．Their eagerness to learn and leave. |
| A．By teaching them English. | B．By helping them develop health habits. |
| C．By selling them handicrafts. | D．By helping them become breadwinners. |
| A．The knowledge that she could create change. |
| B．The kindness that the locals showed to her. |
| C．The realization that she would never return. |
| D．The support that came from her loved ones. |
| A．She could return ten years later. | B．More people would follow her lead. |
| C．Electricity could be brought to the area. | D．She could promote local attractions. |
【推荐2】About eight years ago, Li Jinglong and Guan Dian visited the Palace Museum in Beijing. The cloisonne (景泰蓝瓷器) objects on display attracted them in particular. They spent hours looking at those beautiful objects. They just couldn’t take their eyes off them.
Born and raised in Beijing, 35-year-old Li is no stranger to cloisonne, since there were a pair of cloisonne vases in his grandparents’ home. His wife, 34-year-old Guan, who learned to paint as a child and later became a designer after graduating from the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, is also familiar with cloisonne, as it appears in her art books. As a result of their visit, the couple made the daring decision to open a workshop.
“We learned cloisonne after seeing the pieces displayed in the Palace Museum. We wanted to turn our hobby into a career, so that people could enjoy and learn to make the craft themselves,” said Li, who worked in a finance company before quitting his job to launch Handcraft Addicted, a DIY workshop where participants can make cloisonne. Since 2018, they have opened three workshops in Beijing. They are happy to give people a glimpse of the traditional techniques of cloisonne as part of a DIY experience.
Instead of focusing on making traditional cloisonne objects , such as plates and vases, the workshop allows participants to create the designs they want on surface of glass, resin (树脂) or wood. Although the process has been simplified, it is still not easy for people trying cloisonne for the first time to succeed. Participants spend months making one piece, which they take home or give friends as presents. It’s a luxury for people to spend time alone and fully focus on one thing nowadays because of the fast pace of life. Participants come to the workshop not only to create art, but also to take a break from their busy lives.
1. What can we learn about the couple?| A．They both grew up in Beijing. | B．They both majored in cloisonne art. |
| C．They both quit their previous jobs. | D．They are both familiar with cloisonne. |
| A．Their grandparents’ cloisonne vases. | B．Their hobby in handcraft techniques. |
| C．Cloisonne objects in Guan’s art books. | D．Cloisonne on exhibition in the Palace Museum. |
| A．the first attempt is often simple |
| B．participants relax themselves while creating art |
| C．the couple make cloisonne objects by themselves |
| D．it is a luxury to make traditional cloisonne objects |
| A．Modest. | B．Generous. | C．Creative. | D．Outgoing. |
【推荐3】To celebrate his girlfriend’s birthday, Luke Fortune drove from a small town in Central Oregon to Portland, where he parked his car in a paid garage overnight. The next morning, he discovered that the car’s window had been broken into pieces, along with his dreams for the future-- his backpack and computer were gone. Everything important to him was on that computer. He felt sick.
Two days after the theft, another young man was standing outside his apartment, also in Portland. Masoud Almazrouei, 29, was an exchange student. He had been approached by a man who said he had a computer for sale. Only $ 200. Almazrouei, who had been in the United States for only a year, just needed a computer then, so he bought it, took it home and turned it on. Within seconds, he saw files and photographs. He wondered who would sell a computer with all of that on it and then he realized it could be stolen.
Almazrouei found what appeared to be the owner’s cellphone number and called it. He told Fortune that he had got his computer, and he admitted it was his own fault. Fortune told Almazrouei if he really had the computer, he should take it to the police.
Soon after, a police officer called Fortune to say that a man had dropped the computer off and had said he was sorry. He passed along the man’s number.
Fortune called and thanked Almazrouei and insisted on paying him a reward of $ 200, the money he paid. Almazrouei refused. He said it was his mistake to buy the computer from someone he didn’t know. More importantly, it was his honor and duty to return it to the rightful owner.
1. Which of the following is not true according to the passage?| A．Luke Fortune went to Portland to meet his friend Masoud Almazrouei. |
| B．Luke Fortune parked his car in a free garage overnight. |
| C．Luke Fortune got back his computer the next day after the theft. |
| D．Masoud Almazrouei was not a native American. |
| A．From the computer he bought. |
| B．In the police station. |
| C．From the man who sold the computer. |
| D．In the garage where Fortune parked his car. |
| A．Luke Fortune told him. |
| B．The person who sold the computer. |
| C．The computer contained the owner’s personal information. |
| D．Luke Fortune’s girl friend told him. |
| A．curious | B．honest | C．responsible | D．anxious |
Driving a car at high speed along a highway seems to be fun. You need only to follow the bright traffic signs beside the highways and it will take you to where you wish.
But to a London taxi driver, driving is not an easy job. A taxi driver has to have not only good driving skills but also a good knowledge of the city of a London, from the smallest lane to the most popular bar around. He has to be at the service of all kinds of passengers at all times.
A certain London taxi driver told of his job as follows.
During the night it is quite usual for him to stop two or three times for some refreshments (点心). He said. “I never drink when I’m working -- I would lose my licence.”
He normally goes home between 2 and 3 o’clock in the night. There are times he has to stay longer and try to make more runs. He said, “That’s the worst thing about working for yourself. If you don’t make the money, no one is going to give it to you.”
London taxi drivers not only ‘take’ but also ‘give’ , Every summer hundreds of children from London will go for a day at the sea-- by taxi! Their rides are paid by the taxi drivers, and these fares all go to the ‘London Taxi Fund for Underprivileged Children.’ At the sea. they are met by the mayor, and a lunch party is also held in honour of the taxi drivers and the children. After a happy day running around the sea beaches and visiting the market, the children go home again- by taxi, and free of charge, of course!
1. To be a London driver is not easy because ______.| A．he has to follow the bright traffic signs |
| B．he has to have good driving skills and know all the places in the city |
| C．he has to serve all kinds of passengers at all times |
| D．both B. and C |
| A．work hard because no one would give them money for doing nothing |
| B．never stop driving in the city |
| C．only work between 2 and 3 o’clock in the night |
| D．are very rich |
| A．the taxi driver works longer than is necessary |
| B．the more runs the taxi driver makes, the more he gets |
| C．the taxi driver doesn’t like to work for others |
| D．the taxi drivers in the city go to the seaside to attend a party every year. |
| A．take money because they have to pay for the children’s ride |
| B．go to the sea for a day in the summer |
| C．pay the fares for the poor children to the sea for a day once every year |
| D．give the poor children a free ride for a day at the sea once every year |
| A．of low income families | B．who like to travel in taxi |
| C．who wish to go to sea but have no money | D．from London |
【推荐2】Life is like a book, from which we can find happiness and sorrow, success and failure, hope and despair (绝望), and love. Life is a learning process.
Happiness and sorrow
Materialistic happiness is short-lived, but happiness achieved by bringing a smile to others gives a certain level of fulfilment. Peace of mind is the main link with happiness.
Failure is the path to success. It helps us to touch the sky, teaches us to survive and shows us a specific way.
Hope and despair
Love
Love plays a key role in our life.
| A．Success and failure |
| B．Failure leads to success |
| C．Hope is what keeps life going |
| D．No mind is happy without peace |
| E．Life teaches us not to regret forever |
| F．Without love, a person could become cruel and violent |
| G．Experiences in life teach us new lessons and make us better people |
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Home can be a great place for children to study. It’s important to provide a work space of their own where they can read books or just write a letter to their friends.
Location
Keeping Things in Order
Parents should encourage their child to spread out, but to leave it neat and orderly when he isn’t using his workspace. Ownership is very important for self-respect. A child who learns to organize his space will carry organization into every corner of his life. The workplace should be personal, but not another part of the playroom.
Encourage the whole family to help build a supportive environment that children need for success in school. Give them a good example of how to deal with problems, how to manage time and get things done in the right way.
| A．Attitude Is Everything |
| B．Bring Organization into Your Home |
| C．Here are several ways to choose a location. |
| D．Building a Good Home Learning Environment |
| E．Hold a can-do attitude and your child will follow your example. |
| F．Setting up a space in a common area of your home can be a good idea for children. |
【推荐1】He had been on a long flight. The first warning of the approaching problems came when the sign on the airplane flashed on: “Fasten your seatbelts.”
Then, after a while, a calm voice said, “We shall not be serving the drinks at this time as we are expecting a little turbulence (气流). Please be sure your seatbelt is fastened.” she looked around the aircraft, it became obvious that many of the passengers were becoming nervous.
Later, the voice of the announcer said, “We are so sorry that we are unable to serve the meal at this time. The turbulence is still ahead of us.
And then the storm broke out. The terrible thunder could be heard even above the sound of the engines. Lightning lit up the darkening skies and within moments that great plane was like a leather thrown around on a vast ocean. One moment the airplane was lifted on great current so fair, the next, it dropped as if it were about to crash.
The man admitted that he shared the discomfort and fear of those around him. He said, “As I looked around the plane. I could see that nearly all the passengers were upset and alarmed. Some were praying.”
“The future seemed terrible and many were wondering if they would make it through the storm. And then, I suddenly saw a girl to whom the storm meant nothing. She just sat on her seat and was reading a book. Everything within her small world calm.
Sometimes she closed her eyes and then she would read again. She would straighten her legs but worry and fear were not in her world. When the plane was being hit by the terrible storm, when it shook this way and that way, when it rose and fell so severely, and when all the adults were scared half to death, that unusual child was completely composed and unafraid.”
The man could hardly believe his eyes. It was not surprising, therefore, that when the plane finally reached its destination and all the passengers were hurrying off board he asked the girl why she had not been afraid. The sweet child replied, “Sir, my dad is the pilot and he is taking me home.’’
1. What happened while he was taking the flight?| A．A Passenger was scared to death | B．The plane met a turbulence |
| C．A girl became deaf in the plane | D．Drinks and food ran out |
| A．they were too afraid | B．they wanted to be happy |
| C．God asked them to | D．they were warned to |
| A．clever | B．health | C．strong | D．calm |
a. She closed her eyes b. She straightened her legs
c. She went on reading d. She sat on her seat reading
| A．a-d-b-c | B．d-c-a-b | C．d-a-c-b | D．a-b-c-d |
| A．Confidence | B．Determination | C．Behavior | D．Destination |
【推荐2】It’s a Christmas tradition that’s more than half a century old. And it happened completely by accident.
It started in 1955, when a local Sears store in Colorado Springs, Colorado printed an ad, which included a spedial phone number kids could call to know where Santa’s sleigh was at any given moment. Unfortunately, someone made a mistake in printing the phone number and kids were calling the wrong line.
A Colonel(上校) named Henry Shoup began answering his phone at what would become NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defence Command. At first, he thought it was a simple error of one caller.
But as the phone kept ringing and tiny voices kept asking about Santa, Shoup realized he couldn’t disappoint them. So he told the staff to issue updates to any one asking about the location of Santa.
The wrong turned into a custom of the holiday and kept growing in popularity, and NORAD finally decided to make it permanent.
It’s become a holiday favourite ever since, adapting to whatever new technology has come along since. In the early days, it was a phone line. Then in the 60s, NORAD put out a special series of “reports” that was played on hundreds of radio stations across North America, broadcasting the Jolly Old Elf’s exact position on Christmas Eve.
Think of it as kind of an early GPS without the computer gear.
Finally, came the Internet and NORAD has now transferred its annual watch onto the Web, with a site devoted to keeping tabs on the most famous journey in the world—what you might call the real amazing race, an around-the-world mission that has to be finished within 24 hours.
This year’s entry allows kids to track Santa in 3Dusing Google Earth and play games at the North Pole using the Kids Countdown Section, and it even offers Santa Cams which are only operational on the night before Christmas.
1. Why did children keep calling Henry Shoup?| A．Because they wanted to play a joke on him. |
| B．Because they wanted to amuse him. |
| C．Because he knew where Santa exactly was. |
| D．Because they wanted to know where Santa’s sleigh was. |
| A．He became annoyed and decided to tell them the truth. |
| B．He became excited and jioned them in searching Santa. |
| C．He thought quickly and took it seriously to satisfy their needs. |
| D．He laughed at them and took no notice of their calls. |
| A．Santa Claus. |
| B．Colonel Henry Shoup. |
| C．NOARD. |
| D．The staff in Henry Shoup’s charge. |
| A．By calling a special phone number. |
| B．By listening to a special series of reports over the radio. |
| C．With the help of a kind of early GPS. |
| D．By scanning the spedial column in the newspaper. |
| A．an old favorite holiday that develops along with new technology |
| B．50-year-old tracking Santa tradition that started by accident |
| C．a real amazing race, an around-the-world mission within 24 hours |
| D．a Colonel and the North American Aerospace Defence Command |
【推荐3】For the first time since my open-heart operation, I have the energy to take my harp（竖琴）to the hospital rooms and play for anyone who likes it.
I checked in with two nurses and they gave me a list of rooms. The first man I played for was a patient who found it difficult to sleep. He smiled and with his eyes closed, he reached out to my harp. He was not interested in my voice, but he appreciated the harp. In the next room was a woman patient. I played some soft music for her and then she slept soundly.
Then I found a lovely elderly woman who was awake. There were flowers everywhere and photos of her and her husband at her bedside. She held my hand and talked for some time and was pleased to receive harp music. Playing for her was a special pleasure. She asked me how long I had been playing the harp, how much the harp weighed, how I learned it and why I wanted to learn it and so on.
We talked about books for a bit as well. I played until her grandson came in and he came back from overseas to see her. This woman was deeply loved—you could see that. She was beautiful and kind. I learn so much from these beautiful people who are brave to face their illnesses. It is always such a great honor to play for them.
1. How did the author feel when playing for the elderly woman?| A．Sad. | B．Worried. |
| C．Amazed. | D．Pleased. |
| A．She had no relatives. | B．She had many hobbies. |
| C．She would recover soon. | D．She was loved by her family. |
| A．Two. | B．Three. |
| C．Four. | D．Five. |
【推荐1】Whatever she likes, you can always find something perfect for your mom, whether it is wine, coffee or clothes.
►For the bookworm
For the woman who took you to the library to get your very first card, show how much you appreciate her love of language and words with one of these book-themed cups for a Mother’s Day gift. You can choose from a good old-fashioned library card, a funny banned book’s pattern, or ones featuring your favorite literary characters, including Edgar Allen Poe and Alice in Wonderland. These are some of the most meaningful Mother’s Day gifts that moms have ever received. Library Card Cup, $ 18.49, Amazon. com.
►For the business traveler
When she’s not busy teaching her children how to tie their shoes and mind their manners, the mom you love is flying across the country for an important client meeting. She needs clothes that don’t give her anything else to worry about. It dries quickly and resists wrinkles. Florence Travel Dress by Orvis, $ 119, Amazon. com.
►For the gardener
If gardening is your mom’s beloved pastime, introduce her to the rapidly growing world of succulents (多肉植物) with this DIY kit (工具箱). Inside, you’ll find a white moss ball planter, a metal chain and hanging hook, two colors of reindeer moss (驯鹿苔), planting instructions, and an optional live succulent. Succulent Kokedama String Garden Kit, $ 33.97, windowbox. com.
►For the coffee lover
Every kid knows the number one rule of the household: Don’t talk to mom until she’s had her coffee. Show your understanding with a monthly brew (酿造) subscription. The coffee beans come from all over the world, including Peru, Brazil, Papua New Guinea and more. Atlas Coffee Club Subscription, $ 60 for three months, atlascoffeeclub. com.
1. Which of the following gifts should you send your mother if she loves reading?| A．A cup with a library card. | B．A fashioned library card. |
| C．A banned book’s pattern. | D．A book with literary characters. |
| A．It can resist being wet. | B．It’s convenient to carry. |
| C．It seems cheap to buy. | D．It can be wrinkle-free. |
| A．Moms looking after kids require more coffee. |
| B．Atlas Coffee Club provides world-class coffee beans. |
| C．People must purchase succulents in advance. |
| D．Succulents are popular nowadays. |
②Issac Stern was born in 1920 in what is now Ukraine. His parents moved to San Francisco, California the following year. His mother began teaching Isaac the piano when he was six. He began taking violin lessons after hearing a friend play the instrument. Later, he began studying music at the San Francisco Conservatory (音乐学院). He progressed quickly. When he was 16, he played with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. The next year, he performed in New York City and was praised by music critics.
③During World War II, Mr Stern played for thousands of American soldiers. It was the first time many of them had heard classical music. After the war, he was the first American violinist to perform in a concert in the Soviet Union. He also supported young musicians and cultural organizations in Israel.
④In 1979, Isaac Stern visited China. He met with Chinese musicians and students. He taught them about classical Western music. His visit was made into a film, which is called From Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern in China. It won an Academy Award for best documentary film.
⑤In 1984, Isaac Stern received the Kennedy Center Honors Award for his gifts to American culture through music. He expressed his thoughts about the part that music plays in life. He said he believed that music makes life better for everyone, especially children.
⑥Mr Stern supported and guided younger classical musicians. They include violinists Itzhak Perlman and Pinchas Zukerman, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and pianist Yefim Bronfman.
⑦Isaac Stern died in 2001 at the age of 81. He was a major influence on music in the 20th century. He leaves the world richer with his many recordings.
1. Which of the following is the RIGHT time order for these events in Stern’s life?
a. He began learning music in an institution.
b. He received the Kennedy Center Honors Award.
c. He visited the Soviet Union.
d. He met with Chinese musicians.
e. He performed for American soldiers.
| A．a,e,c,d,b | B．a,e,b,c,d | C．e,a,b,c,d | D．e,a,c,d,b |
| A．how Stern began to learn music | B．how Stern began his musical career |
| C．Stern’s early education | D．Stern’s achievement in music |
| A．He was an activist in opposing war. |
| B．He was active in cultural exchanges between countries. |
| C．He had an interest in both playing music and making films. |
| D．He made a lot of money from music. |
| A．someone who supports young musicians |
| B．someone who wants to be a musician |
| C．someone who has a gift for music |
| D．someone who plays a certain kind of instrument |
A． | B． |
C． | D． |
【推荐3】Planning a vacation is one activity your family is sure to enjoy as there are plenty of options to choose from. To help you decide, here are four of the best cities for family vacation.
Washington, DC
The nation's capital is a treasure place of fun, family activities that just happen to be rich with history. Start off exploring the National Mall and you'll find the Washington, Lincoln t and Jefferson monuments all within walking distance. Then there are the war memorials: Vietnam, Korean, and WWII.
Boston
Can't get enough US history? A trip to Boston just might be for you. Go back in time by taking a tour of the USS Constitution, aka Old Ironsides. From there, walk The Freedom Trail where you'll come across such landmarks as the site of the Boston Massacre, the Old North Church, Paul Revered house, and the Bunker Hill Monument.
Los Angeles
There is always something to do in Los Angeles. For starters, enjoy a beach day on the miles and miles of coastline. Malibu, Redondo, Manhattan, Venice, and Hermosa are just a handful of sunny SoCal beaches. In need of some culture? Get your art and architecture on at the Getty Center, where admission is free though you do have to pay to park.
San Francisco
If Southern California isn't your speed, perhaps Northern California is. And San Francisco is a great place for a family to explore. Start by driving, or walking, across the Golden Gate Bridge On the west side of the oily is over 1 ,000 acres known as Golden Gate Park, home to gardens, trails, playgrounds and much more.
1. Which is suitable for you if you are interested in some late American presidents?| A．Washington, DC. | B．Boston. |
| C．Los Angeles. | D．San Francisco. |
| A．The Bunker Hill Monument. | B．The Golden Gate Park. |
| C．The Getty Center. | D．The Freedom Trail. |
| A．Drive across the Golden Gate Park. | B．Enjoy some gardens or playgrounds. |
| C．Learn some culture and architecture. | D．Visit some famous monuments. |
