It was about eight o'clock in the morning. I was on my way to work in a subway.
Nobody had expected something unusual would happen later and everyone was doing their usual. Sitting next to me, a middle-aged gentleman with glasses enjoyed reading newspaper leisurely. On my right, a young woman with a suitcase and a baby took a scarf out of her suitcase and made her baby a nest, so that it could lie more comfortably. Shortly after the train set off, instead of speeding up, it started to slow down and then came to a stand-still.
Ten minutes passed, though it seemed like half a day. The train didn't move. Had the railway men forgotten all about our existence? Had there been a crash on the line in front? How serious was the breakdown? We had no means of knowing. However, to anxious people who were stuck there, I suppose it didn't really matter what it was that had broken down. What they cared about was when they could get out of the trouble.
Thirty minutes passed. All hope of getting to work on time had long since gone. Had the train really broken down? Several people thought so. A railway man at last came down the length of the train to tell us that the power supply had failed and that we were not to worry as they were working to put it right.
We could not leave the train, as it had stopped in the tunnel (隧道), not at a station. There was nothing else to do. The faint light of the emergency lamp blurred everything. The weak signal disabled cell-phones. Besides, the train was getting hot and stuffy (闷的). I even began to wonder if we were going to stay there for the rest of the day.
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The hopeless waiting almost drove us crazy.
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参考词汇：pedestrian crossing人行横道
Follow Traffic Rules
Nowadays, breaking traffic rules is not uncommon in our city.
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China has overturned the old notion (概念) that “geography determines destiny”. A large number of infrastructure projects have been completed, and China, together with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative, have overcome the inequality and paved the way for global shared development and prosperity.
假设你是李华，你们学校的英语校报在做一期题为“地理决定命运Geography determines destiny”的专栏，请你结合以上的图文材料写一篇英文稿，给校报投稿。主要内容包括：
1. 你是否接受“地理决定命运”的看法；
2. 结合以上图文材料阐述你的理由；
3. 总结。
注意事项：词数在80左右。
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【推荐3】China's bike-sharing has exploded from nothing about a year ago into a transport phenomenon in major cities. Just by scanning the QR code（二维码）that appears behind the seat,one can unlock a shared bicycle.Once the service has finished,the user blocks the bike and the total is charged to his mobile account.The process lasts less than 30 seconds and costs no more than one penny.By the way,there are still no fixed places to find or leave a bike,although areas such as university campus,and metro or bus station are preferred.
Many young people believe shared bicycles have many advantages.They are not expensive to rent,they do not have to be protected from thieves,and there is no need to repair them.You just have to change them for another one. They are also environment friendly and lower the use of cars,which also helps to relieve traffic.In fact,it is considered an awesome combination of technology and tradition.
Since they appeared,shared bicycles have raised a lot of dust.There is no doubt of the benefits but the disadvantages cannot be ignored.Many problems related to shared bicycles have emerged.It is due to bad behavior from some users who always want to seize the bicycles,but also because of the mess that has been created since one can leave the bicycle anywhere,which is against public urban order management.There are so many poorly parked bikes that sometimes they end up blocking streets.
In Xi Luoyuan,Beijing,the "Civilized Use of Bicycles" campaign has been launched.In addition to having 40 officially permitted stops,there are also clear signals to lead users to these stops.A team of supervisors keep order in the area.This is the first area that is part of an official system to manage bicycles.The purpose of this campaign is to solve the mess that the popularity of shared bicycles is causing in Beijing,both with the participation of companies and the users.If the pilot plan works out well in Xi Luoyuan,it will be extended to all of the cities in China.
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It was a freezing cold morning in early 2023. I was on my way to work. I’d been training hard for an upcoming marathon, and was limping (跛行) slightly from a pain in my hip. I figured it was nothing serious. But later it turned out to be a hairline stress fracture (应力断裂).
So, when I slipped on the icy New York City sidewalk, I somehow lost my balance and broke my hip. I tried several times to stand up, but failed each time due to the sharp pain. As more and more passers-by gathered around, I felt extremely embarrassed.
Just at that time, a stranger emerged from the crowd and knelt beside me. All I remembered was seeing her kind face, all covered up, with a big hat and scarf. She pushed everyone out of the way and said, “I’ve got this.”
The woman introduced herself as Sharon Evans. As she helped me up, all I could think about was that I needed to get to work. But I was in terrible pain, and could barely stand. Seeing this, Sharon told me to stay put while she called a taxi.
“No, you don’t have to do that. I’m sure you have places to be, please don’t, I can do it,” I said to her. “No, the taxi is arriving anytime,” she replied.
Once the taxi arrived, Sharon supported me into the taxi and went with me. I tried to tell her that it wasn’t necessary. But she was persistent. To be honest, I was secretly relieved to have her company.
When the taxi pulled up to the hospital, Sharon took charge again. “You know what, I’m going to go get the wheelchair for you and I’ll wheel you in.” I hesitantly said, “Please don’t do that. You’ve done so much.”
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My condition was serious and I needed an immediate operation.
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Six months later, I fully recovered and managed to get her address.
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Years ago, not long after graduating from school and starting my career in Denver, I set off on an exciting solo trip to reunite with an old friend. As I packed my car, little did I know that this adventure would unveil the remarkable bonds that can form between strangers, all sparked by the simple exchange of “thank you.”
My journey commenced with a thrilling flight to Albuquerque, a vibrant city in New Mexico. My ultimate destination was Oklahoma City, where I looked forward to visiting a dear friend. The trip was relatively smooth, treating me to beautiful sights along the way. While waiting in line to pay for gas, I struck up a friendly chat with an older couple who were also refueling their vehicle.
Continuing my journey with joy in my heart, dark, ominous smoke suddenly billowed from my car’s rear. Panic gripped me as I hastily pulled over to the side of the road, unsure of our next steps. In an incredible twist of fate, the same friendly couple from the gas station pulled up behind my car. With warm smiles and open hearts, they generously offered to drive me to my friend’s place in Oklahoma City. During the ride, we engaged in lively conversations, sharing stories and laughter as the miles passed by. Upon reaching our destination, the husband even handed me his business card as a gesture of goodwill and kindness.
Appreciative of their unwavering help, I later expressed my gratitude through a heartfelt thank-you note. In response, they sent me a cherished Christmas gift along with a touching note as well. As the years passed, life threw another curveball my way. On a fateful day, I drove to a nearby town for an important meeting.
Unfortunately, in my haste, I accidentally left my car’s lights on all day long. As dusk approached, I returned to my car, only to find that the battery had completely died. Thankfully, I noticed the Friendly Ford dealership conveniently located next door. Filled with hope, I entered the showroom, where I encountered two helpful salesmen.
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In a lighthearted tone, I asked, “Just how friendly is Friendly Ford?”
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This heartwarming sequence of events serves as a reminder of the profound impact two simple words – “Thank you” ——can have.
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Another school year was beginning. I had thirteen excited first graders eager to learn and ready to fill my classroom with laughs, tears, and everything. I realized that I had a small class size and got excited about the special projects we could do. One project that I had been particularly interested in was finding a doctor in Doctors Without Borders as a pen pal for my students, which could definitely broaden my students’ horizons.
I began by sending out an e-mail to our school district employees asking for names and contact information of any doctor in Doctors Without Borders which they knew of. I sent an e-mail to each one asking if we could communicate with them, but only one reply came: Dr. Denisar, who was in Africa for humanitarian medical work. Since six-year-olds’attention spans were short and many of the students were just learning how to read and write, I thought it would be the best to correspond through e-mail. Dr. Denisar quickly became a reward system. If students practiced and could read a book fluently, I would record it and e-mail it. If they finished a writing assignment, I would scan it and e-mail it. If students were misbehaving, I caught myself saying, “What would Dr. Denisar think about that?”
We also used the information Dr. Denisar included in his e-mails as learning opportunities. As we communicated with him, we learned more about him, as well as his missions from disease outbreaks to malnutrition of the locals. We started to lighten things up by recording songs and jokes, and sending art projects and care packages. He appreciated the communication. After Dr. Denisar returned, we continued to communicate with him, as my students had got quite attached. He promised that he would make a trip to our small town in Illinois to meet my class when he could.
The school year was beginning to wrap up when he contacted me in April about coming up to visit in May. For the first time, we began talking on the phone about his visit.
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As the day of his visit approached, the kids began to get nervous.
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