Charlie is a teacher and his wife, Maria is an artist. The night before last, just before the longest day of the year, Charlie was sitting in a deckchair enjoying the warm summer air when Maria touched his shoulder and he could tell immediately she was a little worried about something. He asked her what the matter was and she replied that there was a strange thing on the jacket that was hanging in the bedroom. They had both lived in the West Indies (西印度群岛) and had seen a lot of strange creatures in their house before. But now they were living in England and so Charlie just laughed and said he would have a look at the “thing”.
He walked to the bedroom. He saw a jacket hanging in the bedroom and went up to it to have a closer look at the “thing”. The moment he touched it, the thing sprang into life. Now Charlie experiences fear like the rest of us but when this creature opened its wings, he jumped out of his skin and ran screaming from the room like a small child doing about 100 miles an hour.
For a moment the next-door neighbours thought that Charlie was murdering his wife because of the noise they could hear. In fact, it was a bat that frightened Charlie.
Eventually Charlie managed to trap the bat in a box and took it to the garden to let the bat fly. Maria, who had been playing the guitar while Charlie was upstairs, asked Charlie if he had found out what the thing was. “Oh, nothing to worry about”, he said casually hoping that the terror could not be seen in his eyes, “it was just a bat.”
1. Why was Maria a little worried one night?A.Because she couldn't find her guitar. | B.Because she saw something strange. |
C.Because it was too hot for her. | D.Because she had quarreled with her husband. |
A.stood up | B.was very frightened |
C.threw off his clothes | D.was very excited |
A.It was killed by Charlie. | B.It was badly wounded. |
C.It was set free by Charlie. | D.It was kept as a pet. |
A.Charlie was afraid that his wife would laugh at him if she knew the truth |
B.the neighbours would report to the police about Charlie murdering the bat |
C.the bat wouldn't come to Charlie's room again because it was frightened |
D.Maria heard her husband screaming downstairs and became frightened |
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【推荐1】There was a man playing the piano in a bar. He was a good piano player and always performed in this bar. People came in just to hear him play. But one night, a customer told him that he didn't want to hear him just play the piano any more. He wanted him to sing a song.
The man said, "I don't sing." But the customer was persistent(执着的). He told the bar manager, "I'm tired of listening to the piano. I want that man to sing!" The manager shouted across the room, "If you want to get paid, sing a song. Our customers are asking you to sing!" So he did. He sang a song. A piano player who had never sung in public did so for the first time. And everyone was surprised by his song Mona Lisa. He got lots of applause that night. He had such a talent for singing, but he just had been sitting on his talent for the past years! If without such a chance, he may have lived the rest of his life as a no-name piano player in a no-name bar. However, now he has become one of the best-known singers in America.
You, too, have skills and abilities. Maybe your "talent" is not as great as the singer above, but it may be better than you think! And with effort, most skills can be improved. So, in your life, you should be brave enough to try doing different things and find out what talents you really have!
1. Why did the man start to sing?A.Because he wanted to make more money. |
B.Because the bar manager said he liked his song. |
C.Because the manager asked him to sing at the request of a customer. |
D.Because he wanted to show everyone that he had a talent for singing. |
A.The man didn't get paid at last. |
B.The customers were unsatisfied with the song. |
C.The man became a singer later. |
D.The manager had to lay the man off. |
A.Some people really have no skills or abilities. |
B.Sometimes through effort we can know our talents. |
C.None of us is as great as the singer. |
D.No skills can be improved even if you try your best. |
【推荐2】My biggest problem is that I’m too busy. When I was young, I used to have so much time, but these days I get up early and stay in school all day. Then I go right home and eat dinner before I started high school, I used to spend a lot of time playing games with my friends, but I just don’t have the time anymore.In the evening, I used to watch TV or chat with my grandmother, but now I have to study. I love music, and my father used to take me to concerts. These days, I hardly ever have time for concerts. I do my homework and go to bed. I really miss the old days.
1. What’s my biggest problem?A.I’m too lazy. | B.I’m too busy. | C.I’m free. | D.I get up early. |
A.Yes, I have. | B.No, I haven’t. |
C.I don’t know. | D./. |
A.late | B.early | C.don’t known | D.too late |
A.music | B.football | C.doing homework | D.sleep |
A.I am older | B.I have lots of friends | C.I miss the old days | D.I have a TV. |
Katie always felt there had to be something more to life than just partying, buying clothes and driving a cool car. She finally discovered what she was missing out on when she traveled halfway around the world to help poor kids.
When she was 14, she discovered a club at school called Operation Smile, an organization that supports free operation for facially deformed (面部畸形的) kids in developing countries. At that time, she joined Operation Smile just to satisfy her school’s community service requirement.
After working with Operation Smile for a while, she learned different countries have different deformities. The more she learned about what affects kids around the world, the more she wanted to go abroad with Operation Smile.
At 15, she was chosen to go abroad. Before her trip, she attended a weekend “mission (使命) training”. That’s when she was told she’d be going to the Philippines. Although she was excited, one night during training, she broke down in tears. She felt pity for all those unfortunate kids. After her arrival in the Philippines, she met the kids waiting for operation, and they were running around and happy. It seemed normal. Her job was to play with the kids before their operation to help them feel more relaxed. She also went to nearby schools to hand out toothbrushes and teach students how to brush their teeth.
When their operation was over, the kids were always overjoyed, but their parents were blown away. Sometimes they couldn’t even recognize their kids because their appearances had improved so much. They would cry and hug the doctors and nurses and give them presents — they were so grateful.
1. According to the text, what is “Operation Smile”? (no more than 15 words)2. What was Katie’s original purpose in joining Operation Smile? (no more than 10 words)
3. Why did Katie break down in tears one night during training? (no more than 10 words)
4. What did Katie do to help relax those kids? (no more than 8 words)
5. Would you like to join the club? why? (no more than 20 words)
【推荐1】SarahRose Black isn’t a doctor or a nurse. Since 2013 she has played an important role for patients at the center as a music therapist (治疗师). One day, a nurse at a medical centre asked her if she could reach out to a patient who refused to take part in any activities. “He’s angry with us, and we wonder if you might have an interest in it.” the nurse told her.
The next day, Black offered to play music for the patient. “If you don’t like it, you can tell me to leave.” she said. After thinking for a while, the man wrote down the names of some music he liked and then looked out the window. However, as Black began to play one of his favorites, he cried. She stopped playing, saying, "Do you want me to continue?" "Certainly," he said through tears.
“It was as if the music went places," recalls Black.” He shared afterwards that he’d been holding in so much and had been unable to talk about anything —but the music felt like a hug."
It has been shown that music can be medicine. A study conducted in Barcelona’s Hospital del Mar found patients receiving music therapy experienced obvious decreases in anxiety and breathing difficulties, as well as an increase in feelings of well-being.
At the Dr Bob Kemp Hospice in Hamilton, Ont., music therapy is widely used. Doug Mattina experienced a music-therapy program when his father spent his last days there. "During the treatment, my mom and I danced around my dad’s bed. He would request high kicks from us as he clapped along. He was so weak that he sometimes fell asleep, but he was happy. It meant a lot to us." Mattina says.
Music has an especially important effect on sick children. Ruth Hunston, a music therapist at a children’s hospital, says her program gives patients back some sense of control. "When children are in hospital, their worlds get much smaller," she explains. "Music allows them to create something themselves."
Music does count in treatment, but Black notes that people actually connect with music for their whole lives.“ We have a heartbeat, so we have a drum inside us; we are born to be musical,”she says,“ Music relieves our sadness in ways words cannot.”
1. How did the patient react to Black’s appearance?A.He asked her to leave. | B.He cried and hugged her. |
C.He handed her a list of songs. | D.He turned away and walked to the window. |
A.Got faster. | B.Went wrong. | C.Worked well. | D.Slowed down. |
A.He often did high kicks. | B.He was once a music therapist. |
C.He didn’t like talking about his illness. | D.He fell in and out of sleep in the treatment. |
A.It improves their social ability. | B.It helps them create something. |
C.It helps them enjoy a sound sleep. | D.It excites their interest in medical treatment. |
A.Thoughtful and helpful. | B.Strong and talented. |
C.Intelligent and honest. | D.Hardworking and humorous. |
【推荐2】Alysa Liu is an ice skater In 2016, the then 10-year-old girl became the youngest intermediate figure skating (花样滑冰) champion in U. S. history. In 2018, Liu became the youngest to compete in and win the U. S. junior championships.
In January, 2019, she made history again at the Geico U. S. Womens Figure Skating Championships. At the championships, things were initially going well for the defending U. S. champion Bradie Tennell. But later Tennell had a falling in her performance. Meanwhile, Liu became the first and youngest U. S. woman to land three triple axels (三周半跳) in competition.
Though Liu made them look easy, triple axels are extremely challenging. The skater has to jump from the outside edge of one skate, turning in the air. “Double” or “triple” refers to the number of rotations (旋转) the skater completes before landing. The term is a little misleading given that the skater has to do an extra half rotation, meaning that for a triple, the skater is actually completing 3.5 rotations. To be successful, the skater has to have both incredible body strength and control.
When asked about her great performance, Liu thought it was not worth showing off. And she was enthusiastic about preparing for bigger games. But Liu was ineligible to compete at the 2019 World Figure Skating Championships in Japan due to the minimum age requirement of 15. However, that didn’t bother her.
Liu fell in love with ice skating during her first lesson at a center. She showed such talent that Laura Lipetsky, who was teaching the group lessons, asked her father to let her receive private lessons. Lipetsky said, “She wanted to learn, and I wanted to guide.” The two have been inseparable since then. In 2017 Laura sent Liu to the University of Delaware for a certain analysis that researchers have created to help outstanding American skaters improve their jump techniques.
Liu has been homeschooled since the age of 10. She gets her homework done between daily practices, and usually eats dinner in the car on her way home. Though that might appear to be a lot for someone so young, Liu takes it happily.
1. What achievement did Alysa make at the age of 13?A.She won the U. S. junior championships. |
B.She was allowed to compete in the 2019 championships in Japan. |
C.She became an intermediate figure skating champion. |
D.She defeated the defending U. S. champion Bradie Tennell. |
A.The requirements for figure skating. | B.The difficulty of carrying out triple axels. |
C.The skills needed in skating rotations. | D.The differences between double axels and triple axels. |
A.Lacking time. | B.Lacking confidence. |
C.Having no qualification. | D.Showing little enthusiasm. |
A.She was good at teaching group lessons. |
B.She instructed Liu’s father in figure skating. |
C.She made a contribution in Liu’s progress in sports. |
D.She didn’t obtain great support from Liu and her father. |
【推荐3】As a first-aid responder, you never know what type of situation you might walk into, or who you’ll meet along the way. That’s definitely been the case for Jeffrey Lanenberg, a 51-year-old first-aid responder since 1984.
Ten years into the job, Jeffrey received a call that reported that a man in his early 30s had fallen down in the Mall of America. When Jeffrey and his partner arrived at the scene, they found the young male face down on the ground. He had gone unconscious, making weak attempts to breathe. His wife stood beside him holding their small son in horror. They quickly rushed to calm the man to keep him under control and offer necessary first aid. After Jeffrey dropped the patient off at the neighboring hospital, he thought about the man and his family for a long time.
Jeffrey thought he had experienced everything under the sun until one random visit to Office Max three years ago, where he met a man repeatedly walk back and forth while staring at him. As it turned out, the man was the patient he had saved 20 years earlier.
“You gave me 20 years more than I ever thought I’d have,” the man said. He thanked Jeffrey repeatedly and told him he had someone he wanted him to meet. He stepped around the corner and reappeared with a 20-something-year-old man. Jeffrey instantly knew that it was the son he had seen standing by his mother all those years ago.
“That day changed my life,” Jeffrey said. “Before that, everything was about work…When I talk to my beginner-training class, I tell them you never know the impact you can have on someone’s life.”
1. What did Jeffrey do with the young man?A.He cured the man at the scene. | B.He took care of the man’s wife and son. |
C.He only sent the man to hospital. | D.He did what was needed. |
A.It was a common routine.. | B.It was troublesome. |
C.It was unbelievable | D.It was a dangerous situation. |
A.Jeffrey helped bring up his little son. |
B.Jeffrey donated to support his family. |
C.Jeffrey gave him the present happy life. |
D.Jeffrey taught his son to be a new doctor. |
A.He was rewarded with much money. |
B.He changed his attitude to his job. |
C.He got a promotion to be a team leader. |
D.He took up teaching work to train newcomers. |
【推荐1】Come on down to the Kingston Symphony Warehouse at 785 Sir John A. Macdonald Boulevard, Unit 7A to see what great finds you can get your hands on at this year's Fall Book Fair!
OPENING NIGHT ADMISSION September 5, 2019
Early Bird Entry 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Tickets are $ 20 each and will be available for purchase beginning on August 14, 2019 at 9: 00 am by calling 613-546-9729 or 1-800-451-2453.
Tickets can also be purchased online beginning on August 14, 2019 at 9: 00 am or online at our website.
•Only 50 tickets will be sold.
•Tickets will be available to pick up at the warehouse starting at 2:00 pm on September 5, 2019.
•Absolutely no refunds(退款)
General Admission 4:30 pm-8:00 pm
Tickets are $ 5 each and will be available for purchase in person only at the door of the warehouse starting on September 5, 2019 at 2:00 pm.
REMAINDER OF SALE Free Admission
September 6-8, 2019
•Friday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
•Saturday 10:00 am-4:00 pm
•Sunday 10:00 am-3:00 pm
September 15, 2019
•10:00 am-4:00 pm Everything at half price!
September 16, 2019
•10:00 am-3:00 pm BLOWOUT PRICES! People can buy many books with a little money.
Location(位置): Kingston, ON-785 Sir John A. MacDonald Boulevard
For more information, please email us at ksabookfair @ gmail. com or call the Kingston Symphony Association office at 613-546-9729.
1. What's the advantage of a $ 20 ticket at the book fair?A.People can enter there earlier |
B.People can buy books at half price. |
C.People can get their money back if necessary. |
D.People can have the books delivered to their houses. |
A.calling 613-546-9729 |
B.calling1-800-451-2453 |
C.emailing to ksabook fair@gmail.com |
D.going to the warehouse yourself |
A.On August 14. | B.On September 5. | C.On September 16. | D.On September 8. |
【推荐2】Forty-nine years ago, on April 22,1970, twenty million Americans took to the streets to voice their concern about the deteriorating environment. The movement led to Earth Day.
Unfortunately, our planet is in worse shape now than it was when Earth Day was first celebrated. The good news is that it’s still not too late to reverse (转变) climate change if we all do our part. This Earth Day, take the first step towards helping our planet by participating in one of these fun activities.
NASA is putting our planet up for adoption so you and your friend can claim a portion of the planet as your own. The space agency has divided the globe into 64,000 sections, each about 55 miles wide. All you have to do is type your name into NASA’s “Adopt the Planet” site to claim a certificate that will give you the location of your slice of paradise (天堂) complete with details of its environment. NASA hopes that this exercise will stimulate interest and care in our planet.
Search giant Google is also trying to engage the public with an updated Google Earth focused around Earth Day events. Through a new Voyager feature, users will be able to discover stories from around the world, learn about new places by reading “Knowledge Cards” and send postcards.
If you happen to be anywhere near the nation’s capital on April 22, join the millions that are expected to participate in the Earth Day March at the National Mall. The mission of the event that will feature guest speakers and musical performances is to mobilize (动员) citizens into taking action by promoting this year’s Earth Day theme: climate and environmental science literacy.
While participating in the above-mentioned activities is a great idea, it is just the beginning. All that is required are small lifestyle changes. Planting a tree or two, going meatless just one day a week, or switching your plastic water bottle for a reusable one will go a long way to help reverse the damage we have caused.
1. The underlined word “deteriorating” is the closest in meaning to ________.A.cleaner | B.better |
C.worse | D.colder |
A.air quality | B.ancient history |
C.local customs | D.tourist attractions |
A.They can create “Knowledge Cards” online. |
B.They can discover stories from around the world. |
C.They can receive postcards coming from Google. |
D.They can adopt a slice of paradise in the world. |
A.dream big | B.fly high |
C.go meatless | D.start small |
【推荐3】It can be a struggle to find activities on holiday that children will enjoy, but in Wales there are plenty of options. These four family favourites are surefire ways to keep the kids entertained…
Caernarfon Castle
This magnificent fortress was built on the Welsh coastline in the 13th century. Caernarfon Castle is a historic paradise for children, alive with towers to climb, city walls to march along, and (with imagination)princes and princesses to rescue.
Rhossili Bay
The most splendid of the Gower Peninsula beaches—all three broad miles of it—conceals a mysterious secret. At high tide, the remains of the Helvetia, a wooden ship which ran aground in 1887, show itself.
Talyllyn Railway
Wales still echoes to the sound of steam trains of yesteryear, and the Talyllyn Railway, near Cardigan Bay at Tywyn, is perhaps the prettiest. It rises for seven miles along a narrow track. You will surely see “guest appearances” by engines from the world of Thomas the Tank Engine.
The National Eisteddfod
There is always a buzz when the National Eisteddfod—a great coming-together, which spins around music, poetry and food—clicks into operation. This year it will take place right by the sea at Cardiff Bay, offering hundreds of free activities and events for the whole family.
Find more details on accommodation and events, and plan your break, at visitwales. com.
1. What do Rhossili Bay and Caernarfon Castle have in common?A.They both have a historical relic. |
B.They both offer something hidden. |
C.They both have castle walls to walk along. |
D.They both expose visitors to music and poetry. |
A.A sunken ship. | B.An ancient tower. |
C.A narrow track. | D.A charming princess. |
A.Talyllyn Railway. | B.Rhossili Bay. |
C.Caernarfon Castle. | D.The National Eisteddfod. |
Movies in the theater get their recognition at awards ceremonies such as the Oscars. But how about movies for phones? They are getting their turn at MoFilm — the first mobile film festival.
The first MoFilm competition received 250 entries from more than 100 countries. Entries were restricted to films that were five minutes or less in length — ideal for viewing and sharing on mobile phones. An independent jury then selected a shortlist of five film-makers. The winner was chosen from the shortlist by an audience voting using their phones.
New Platforms
The awards highlight the increasing impact that mobile phones are making in the entertainment industry. Many grassroots filmmakers start out with short films. They are thwarted by the lack of opportunities to screen their work. Therefore, mobile phones are increasingly being seen as a new platform for these short works.
It is a good place for anyone who wants to express themselves and find a way to have that expression be seen by a wide audience. Just think about how many people have mobile phones in the world!
New Technology Advances
MoFilm is pioneering content for mobile and online services that is a world away from Hollywood. The majority of films made for mobiles are now short in length, taking into account the screen size. However this could be overcome as technology advances.
In the near future, longer films will likely be seen on the mobile phone. And there are mobile companies creating phones where users can watch movies at higher quality.
Wherever you see movies, one thing is certain: the quality of work, the simple ability at story telling and the thing that inspires someone to tell a story can really come from anywhere.
1. At the first MoFilm, ________.A.movies in the theater got their recognition |
B.more than 100 countries took part in the competition |
C.ideal films were five minutes or less in length |
D.the winner was chosen by experts’ voting |
A.disappointed | B.surprised | C.frightened | D.encouraged |
A.online services | B.the screen size |
C.technology advances | D.the mobile phone |
【推荐2】Country Walks
Hope Village
A leisurely(悠闲的)way to spend an hour or two is by visiting the busy village of Hope with its lovely country gardens. A gentle walk towards the hills will soon bring you to excellent views.
Country Park
The Lime House here attracts thousands of visitors, but this is a pleasant walk away from the crowds, through parkland, woods and up onto the hills. Popular with bird-watchers. The house was built in 1570.
Cornford
This is an easy walk through a little-known valley. See the 200-year-old buildings from the cloth-making industry which now stand empty.
Devonshire Park
Allow at least half a day, or make it a full day by visiting the adventure playground and farmyard. Guided walks are available for small groups.
Howden Lake
This two-hour walk attracts thousands of visitors. Children can go sailing on the lake with trainers.
Stanton
This walk is certainly for very fit walkers only—the paths get very slippery (滑的)after rain. Allow six hours and start early. You're unlikely to meet another person all day. Be sure to pack food - you'll be up on the hilltops all day.
Langsett
This is an exciting walk along easy paths, which are crowded at weekends. And it's a popular place for family picnics. Guided walks start from the nearby village and visit 800-year-old woodland.
1. What is special about Country Park?A.It is in a little-known valley. | B.It includes a house for making cloth. |
C.It should be booked ahead of time. | D.It enjoys popularity among bird-watchers. |
A.Th ey have adventure playgrounds. | B.They are open for half a day. |
C.They offer guided walks. | D.They are for small groups. |
A.Stanton. | B.Cornford. | C.Hope Village. | D.Howden Lake. |
【推荐3】Organic food is very popular. It is also expensive. Some organic food costs twice as much as nonorganic food. Some parents and pet owners pay up to 200 percent more for organic food while some people think organic food is a waste of money.
There is one main difference between organic and non-organic food. Organic farms do not use agricultural chemicals, such as pesticides (杀虫剂). This makes sure that the products are natural.
Some people think “organic” means “locally grown”. At the beginning, this was true. Over time organic farming became more difficult. The demand for organic food grew larger than the supply. Small companies had to sell out to large companies. There weren’t enough organic materials. This made it difficult for many organic companies to stay in business. Today, many large companies have an organic line of products.
Is organic food more nutritious? This is part of the debate. Many farmers and consumers believe it is. They think agricultural chemicals cause health problems, such as cancer. Many health experts disagree. Few studies prove that organic food prevents health problems. Health experts worry more about bacteria. These can come into contact with organic and non-organic food. Doctors recommend washing produce very carefully.
Most people agree that naturally grown food tastes better. Is tastier food worth the extra money? This is a matter of opinion. Whether it is healthier or not may require more research. However, organic consumers argue it is better to be safe than sorry.
1. Which is the NOT the advantage of organic food for most people?A.safe. | B.cheap. | C.healthy. | D.tasty. |
A.Reduce the use of pesticides. | B.Wash the food very carefully. |
C.Grow organic food on your own. | D.Buy large companies’ products. |
A.It is more nutritious. | B.It tastes better. |
C.It contains more fat. | D.It has more bacteria. |
A.A chemistry paper. | B.A restaurant menu. |
C.An advertisement. | D.A health magazine. |