Miss Parker taught physics in a New York school. Last month she explained to one of her classes about sound ,and she decided to test them to see how successful she had been in her explanation. She said to them, “Now I have a brother in Los Angeles. If I was calling him on the phone and at the same time you were 75 feet away, listening to me from across the street, which of you would hear what I said earlier, my brother or you and for what reason?”
Tom at once answered, “Your brother. Because electricity travels faster than sound waves.”“That’s every good,” Miss Parker answered; but then one of the girls raised her hand, and Miss Parker said.“Yes, Kate.”
“I disagree,” Kate said.“Your brother would hear you earlier because when it’s 11 o'clock here it’s only 8 o'clock in Los Angeles.”
1. Tom thought that electricity was ____________.| A．slower than sound waves |
| B．faster than sound waves |
| C．not so fast as sound waves |
| D．as fast as sound waves |
| A．wanted to see how well the students had understood what she taught |
| B．wanted to see how clever her students were |
| C．wanted to tell the students that she had a brother |
| D．wanted to give the students a lesson |
| A．Tom’s | B．Kate’s |
| C．Bath A and B | D．Neither A nor B |
| A．physics | B．geography |
| C．chemistry | D．maths |
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【推荐1】When I was at school, I hated art. Growing up in north Wales, I was not able to rate higher than an E in my final exams. I wasn’t too upset; I thought I wasn’t going to choose it as a career.
By the time I was about four, I started sleepwalking. At night, I used to go under the stairs and scribble (乱画) on the wall. When I was 15, I was no longer just making scribbles. I was drawing anything from pictures of Marilyn Monroe to unrealistic paintings. I showed some to my art teachers. They said: “Why can’t you do this in class?” It was something I struggled to understand myself. I tried so hard to draw when I was awake, practising and using the same tools. But no matter what I did, I was unable to recreate the drawings.
Once I left school, I became a nurse, mainly helping people with brain injuries. I also met my partner. He is unbelievably supportive of my art and sleepwalking habits—he often films me as I work. And when I begin to paint in my sleep, I’ll use any tools I can find, sometimes knives and forks. That’s the only thing that worries my partner—that I’ll accidentally hurt myself. I have gone to various sleep clinics to try to get to the bottom of what’s happening, but nothing out of the ordinary was found health-wise. Alcohol or lack of sleep does bring the sleepwalking on more, though, so I am careful about that.
I have learned to hug my unusual talent and set up my first art exhibition in 2007 at my local in library to raise money for cancer research. Within a week, I had 160 calls from different media outlets and organizations wanting to hear about my art. I was over the moon. I then decided to leave my very fulfilling job in nursing and become a full-time artist.
1. Why wasn’t the author upset about her art final exams?| A．She got used to her E in art. | B．She had little interest in her study. |
| C．She was confident in herself. | D．She was unwilling to work in art field. |
| A．They felt worried about them. | B．They expressed doubt about them. |
| C．They were indifferent about them. | D．They showed confidence about them. |
| A．Extremely pleased. | B．Really concerned. | C．Highly annoyed. | D．Greatly shocked. |
| A．She always enjoys painting. | B．She is often injured by sleepwalking. |
| C．She has no trouble in sleepwalking now. | D．She makes full use of her sleepwalking talent. |
【推荐2】Living with other students can be a wonderful, fantastic experience.
Screen your roommates carefully if you are given a choice. Combining the living space of several students into one location can be exciting and rewarding experience for the outgoing students.
Divide the bills evenly. Some students are far less responsible than their roommates and tend to let their part of the finance slide. Resentment (不满) is quick to build when everyone has to pay the bill for a fellow student who can’t seem to pay his/her share of the money.
Carry your part of the load. Everyone has to clean the bathroom and the kitchen sometime.
Think about someone else before you think about yourself. Put your roommates’ interests above your own.
| A．Be open and honest |
| B．Here are a few tips to help you ensure a great experience and build lifelong friendship |
| C．Pay the bills before they are due |
| D．Don’t avoid your part of responsibility |
| E．Life will be far enjoyable when everyone is concerned about the feelings |
| F．They will probably be your lifelong friends and help you out someday |
| G．If you are on the shy side or prefer a quiet group to study with |
【推荐3】Ways to Help Your Teen Adjust to a New School
In an ideal world, a teen could start and finish their schooling at the same school.
The adjustment period begins before your teen ever steps foot into the new school.Point out the new opportunities that'll be available.If you have confidence that you can make it in a new city or a new job, your teen will feel more confident about his ability to succeed in a new school.
Listen to your teen's concerns
If you don't have an open relationship with your teen currently, now it is time to build one.It's easiest to get him to open up when he's feeling unsure.
Talk about your reasons for moving
Learn about the new school ahead of time
Conduct as much research as possible about the new school before your teen starts attending.Get your teen to find out about the size of the school and the types of classes offered.
| A．Keep a positive attitude |
| B．Develop your teen's different abilities |
| C．Keep asking questions about his biggest concerns |
| D．Be honest with your teen about why you're moving |
| E．Most schools have websites that offer a wealth of information |
| F．Joining a club or playing a sport can be a great way for your teen |
| G．However, when a family must move, a teenager must switch schools |
