There was once a famous scientist who made several important discoveries. Once he was asked how he could be so creative. He replied that it all came from an experience he had with his mother when he was 2 years old. He was trying to take a bottle of milk out of the refrigerator. But the bottle was too slippery（滑的）and he dropped it. The kitchen floor was covered in milk.
Instead of shouting at him or punishing him, his mother said, “Robert, what a great and wonderful mess you have made! I have never seen such a huge puddle of milk. Would you like to play in the milk for a few minutes before we clean it up?”
So he did. After a few minutes, they cleaned it up together. Then his mother said, “This was a failed experiment in how to carry a big bottle of milk with two tiny hands. Let’s fill the bottle with water and see if you can find a way to carry it without dropping it.”
The little boy learned that if he held the bottle at the top near the lip with both hands, he could carry it without dropping it. What a wonderful lesson!
The scientist then added that it was at that moment that he knew he didn’t need to be afraid to make mistakes. He learned that mistakes are just opportunities to learn something new.
1. Robert made a mess on the kitchen floor by _____.| A．doing an experiment |
| B．dropping a bottle of milk |
| C．throwing bottles around |
| D．drinking a bottle of milk |
| A．She showed him a huge puddle of milk. |
| B．She shouted at him and punished him. |
| C．She asked him to clean the kitchen. |
| D．She allowed him to play in the mess. |
| A．Hardworking. |
| B．Careful. |
| C．Smart. |
| D．Protective. |
| A．tell readers how much he loved his mother |
| B．suggest that we should treat life as a big experiment |
| C．show that scientific discoveries come from everyday life |
| D．tell readers that they should keep an open mind about mistakes |
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【推荐1】One day, two old friends were walking through the desert. During the journey they had a quarrel, and one friend couldn't control himself and hit the other one in the face.
The one who was hit was hurt, but he didn't say anything. Instead, he wrote in the sand, "Today my best friend hit me in the face."
They kept on walking until they found an oasis(绿洲). They decided to get some water. The one who was hit fell into the mire(泥潭) and was in danger, but the friend saved him.
When he felt all right, he wrote on a stone, "Today my best friend saved my life."
The one who had hit and saved his best friend felt surprised and asked him, "After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand but now you write on a stone. Why?"
The other friend replied," When someone hurts us, we should write it down in sand where winds of forgiveness can blow it away. But when someone does something good for us, we must write it in stone where no wind can ever blow it away!"
Since then the two friends have never quarreled with each other again and they got on better with each other.
1. Why did one friend hit the other in the face?| A．Because he didn't win the quarrel. | B．Because he won the quarrel. |
| C．Because he couldn't express himself. | D．Because he couldn't control himself. |
| A．Because he wanted to remember his being hit. |
| B．Because he wanted to express his anger. |
| C．Because he wanted to forget his being hit. |
| D．Because he wanted other people to know his friend was cruel. |
| A．Because he wanted to forget his friend. |
| B．Because he wanted to remember his friend. |
| C．Because he didn't want to forget his friend's kindness. |
| D．Because he wanted others to learn from his friend. |
| A．Remember a friend's kindness and forget his shortcoming（缺点） |
| B．Forget your friend's shortcoming |
| C．How to forgive a friend |
| D．It is difficult to make friends |
【推荐2】Our tolerating ability is indeed way beyond our imagination.But not until the very critical moment will we realize our potential tolerating ability.
There was a woman in the countryside who got married at the age of 18 and had to escape with her two daughters and a son wherever she could at the age of 26 due to the Japanese army’s invasion.Many people could not bear the suffering of being a fugitive(逃亡者)and wanted to commit suicide.Knowing that，she would come to those people and soothed them by saying，“Don’t do that silly thing.There are no such setbacks that we could not overcome.The Japanese armies are bound to be driven away one day！”
Finally，she insisted until the day when all the Japanese armies were kicked out of China.However，her son died of disease without sufficient medicine and nutrition in those days of hardships.Her husband，after knowing the death of his son，lay in bed for two days without eating and drinking anything.She said to her husband in tears，“We have a tough destiny，but however tough our lives will be，we should persist in our efforts.”
After she gave birth to the second son，her husband died of edema(水肿)，which almost blew her away.But eventually，she recovered and embraced the three young children，saying，“My sweethearts，don’t feel scared.You still have me，your dear mum！”
It took her painstaking efforts to raise her children up，and the life of her family was getting better and better.Two daughters were married and so was her son finally.She said to everyone she met，“Look! What I said is absolutely right.There are no such setbacks that we could not overcome! My life is so happy now！”
She lived until 86.Before she went to Heaven，she said to her children，“You all should live to your best.There are no such setbacks that we could not overcome！”
1. What does the underlined word “soothed” in Paragraph 2 mean?| A．Criticized. | B．Evaluated. |
| C．Thrilled. | D．Comforted. |
| A．Japanese invasion. |
| B．Her husband’s death. |
| C．Lack of nutrition and medicine. |
| D．A disease called edema. |
| A．the woman led a tough life |
| B．the woman showed great love to her kids |
| C．hardships can be overcome with an iron will and strong tolerating ability |
| D．invading other countries would make people there suffer a lot |
【推荐3】For Canaan Elementary’s second grade in Patchogue, N.Y.，today is speech day, and right now it’s Chris Palaez’s turn. The 8-year-old is the joker of the class. With shining dark eyes, he seems like the of kid who would enjoy public speaking.
But he’s, nervous. “I’m here to tell you today why you should … should…” Chris trips on the“-ld,” a pronunciation difficulty for many non-native English speakers. His teacher, Thomas Whaley, is next to him, whispering support. “…Vote for …me …” Except for some stumbles, Chris is doing amazingly well. When he brings his speech to a nice conclusion, Whaley invites the rest of the class to praise him.
A son of immigrants, Chris stared learning English a little over three years ago. Whaley recalls (回想起) how at the beginning of the year, when called upon to read，Chris would excuse himself to go to the bathroom.
Learning English as a second language can be a painful experience. What you need is a great teacher who lets you make mistakes. “It takes a lot for any student，” Whaley explains，“especially for a student who is learning English as their new language，to feel confident enough to say，’I don’t know，but I want to know.’”
Whaley got the idea of this second-grade presidential campaign project when he asked the children one day to raise their hands if they thought they could never be a president. The answer broke his heart. Whaley says the project is about more than just learning to read and speak in public. He wants these kids to learn to boast (夸耀) about themselves.
“Boasting about yourself，and your best qualities,” Whaley says，“is very difficult for a child who came into the classroom not feeling confident.”
1. What made Chris nervous？| A．Telling a story. | B．Making a speech. |
| C．Taking a test. | D．Answering a question. |
【推荐1】There was a gardener who looked after his garden with great care. To water his flowers，he used two buckets(水桶).One was a shiny and new bucket. The other was a very old and dilapidated one，which had seen many years of service，but was now past its best.
Every morning，the gardener would fill up the two buckets. Then he would carry them along the path，one on each side，to the flowerbeds. The new bucket was very proud of itself. It could carry a full bucket of water without a single drop spilled. The old bucket felt very ashamed(惭愧的)because of its holes: before it reached the flowerbeds，much water had leaked(渗漏)along the path.
Sometimes the new bucket would say，"See how capable I am! How good it is that the gardener has me water the flowers every day! I don’t know why he still uses you. What a waste of space you are!"
And all that the old bucket could say was，"I know I am not very useful，but I can only do my best. I am happy that the gardener still finds a little bit of use in me ，at least.’’
One day，the gardener heard that kind of conversation. After watering the flowers as usual，he said，"You both have done your work very well. Now I am going to carry you back，and I want you to look carefully along the path."
Then the two buckets did so. All along the path, they noticed，on the side where the new bucket was carried，there was just bare earth；on the other side where the old bucket was carried，there was a joyous row of wild flowers，leading all the way to the garden.
1. What was the old bucket ashamed of?| A．Its past. | B．Its aging. | C．Its manner. | D．Its leaking. |
| A．Dirty. | B．Dark. | C．Worn out. | D．Ordinary-looking. |
| A．take pity on the old one | B．laugh at the old one |
| C．show off its good look | D．praise the gardener's kindness |
| A．Because it was used to keep a balance. |
| B．Because it stayed in its best condition. |
| C．Because it had its own advantage. |
| D．Because it was thought of as a treasure. |
【推荐2】If there is one piece of advice I have for people today to experience more joy in life, it is to travel more. Making the journey out to somewhere you’ve never gone before with an open schedule, to let life show you what are waiting for you.
As Danny Kaye once said, to travel is to take a journey into yourself. As you travel you get close to more new people, cultures, and lifestyles than those in your homeland all the time. With all the newness in your life, you’re also opened to new thoughts, ways of seeing the world and living.
Saint Augustine said “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” When you travel, you may realize how kind and friendly strangers can be. Beyond that, you have the whole world to learn about with every place you discovered, every person you met and every culture you experienced.
Tim Cahill claimed that a journey is best measured (测量) in friends, rather than miles. One of the first things you can learn from traveling is how easy it is to make friends. Something magical happens when they’re open to express themselves without feeling judged. That’s how you can become best friends with people when you’ve only known them for a few hours.
Helen Keller thought that life is either a brave adventure or nothing. Life is a wonderful gift. You can experience it and take action from now rather than say “I wish I had”, so you can say “I’m glad I did”.
1. The purpose for the author to write this text is to ______.| A．talk about his travel experience |
| B．explain the benefits of traveling |
| C．give advice about how to travel |
| D．introduce some famous travelers |
| A．increase your chances of reading books |
| B．encourage you to make many new friends |
| C．help you know more about your inner heart |
| D．ensure you feel your whole life is worth living |
| A．You can realize how friendly strangers are. |
| B．You can measure people’s features carefully. |
| C．You can perform magic tricks during the trip. |
| D．You can express your true self to other people. |
| A．supportive. | B．curious. | C．patient. | D．doubtful. |
【推荐3】When I was a young man, I had a big ego (自负) and very little empathy (同理心). I thought I knew everything. I looked forward to fame and success. I can even remember proudly telling one of my friends in college: “If only everyone listened to me, they would all be happy.” I finally left school, ready to take on the world. Little did I know the world was about to take on me.
In the years following college, instead of success, I found struggles. I had trouble finding work. The jobs I did work at were either temporary or back-breaking and none of them paid well. When my wife and I had children, we were shocked to learn that not one but both of our sons had autis (自闭症) and would need to be taken care of for the rest of their lives. I had no idea why this had happened to us and I was very angry with the world.
In time, however, I began to change. My formerly massive ego was shrinking fast and my empathy was beginning to grow. Instead of finding joy in success, I found it in moments of love. Playing and laughing with my sons brought me so much happiness. My boys taught me more about peace, patience, kindness, joy, and unconditional love than I could have ever learned on my own. I began to share the lessons I learned through my writing and my life.
I finally realized that my purpose in this world had nothing to do with fame or success but everything to do with allowing love and light into my life and sharing it with everyone I could.
1. What was the author like when he was young?| A．He was popular. |
| B．He was a top student. |
| C．He was overconfident about his abilities. |
| D．He was warm-hearted to others. |
| A．found a tiring but well-paid job |
| B．wanted to live a challenging life |
| C．didn’t want to have children early |
| D．suffered many difficulties in life |
| A．The time with his family. |
| B．The books he wrote. |
| C．The difficulties in his work. |
| D．The improvement in his life. |
| A．Life can be very hard for some people. |
| B．Parents need to be patient with their kids. |
| C．It’s important to learn how to be a father. |
| D．The purpose of life is to share love. |
【推荐1】Hello! My name is Bob. I’m an English boy. But now I’m in China with my parents Jack and Helen, and my sister Sally.
In China, November 11th is a special day. Many people buy a lot of things on Taobao. This year, my mother buys some things for us. They are a quilt, four jackets, two cups and a pen. The quilt is blue. It’s for me. The yellow jacket is for Sally. The black jacket is for my father and the green jacket is for me. My mother buys herself a red jacket. She likes red very much. The white cup is for Sally and the other cup is for my father. It’s blue. The pen is black. It’s for Sally.
My mother likes shopping on Taobao. She says it’s convenient because she doesn’t need to go out. What do you think of it? Tell me about your ideas.
1. Bob is in __________ now.| A．England | B．America | C．Japan | D．China |
| A．Bob | B．Sally | C．Bob’s father | D．Bob’s mother |
| A．a red jacket and a white cup |
| B．a green cup and a red quilt |
| C．a yellow jacket, a white cup and a black pen |
| D．a yellow jacket, a green cup and a blue pen |
| A．靠近的 | B．方便的 | C．迅速的 | D．浪费的 |
| A．It’s about what Bob’s mother buys for him. |
| B．It’s some information about Bob’s family. |
| C．It’s about different ways of shopping. |
| D．It’s about a special way of shopping — shopping on Taobao. |
【推荐2】I was surprised to learn the sleeping arrangements at the log home we were sharing with my in-laws (岳父母) for the week — specifically that my young daughter had agreed to sleep in a first-floor bedroom by herself.
As we settled in, we discussed the number of deer we had spotted on our way up to the log home.
“I hope we see a bear or two this week!” my wife shouted.
At bedtime, my wife and I climbed to the upstairs loft, and my in-laws headed for a bedroom on the first floor. We were about to doze off when our daughter appeared with a worried look on her face. She said a bear was scratching at her window. I decided it would be best if I slept downstairs and my daughter shared the loft with my wife. On my way down, I passed my father-in-law; asleep in front of the television. I was in bed only a couple of minutes when I heard a tap ... tap on the window. Something was indeed out there, but it wasn't a bear — at least that’s what I told myself.
Sometime later, I was awakened by a loud, low-pitched growl. I saw a large figure in the door and froze as it inched closer to me. I realized what it was —only after my father-in-law leaned in to give me a kiss. I blurted out in my deepest voice, “It’s David.” My father-in-law jumped back. We both laughed nervously at the awkward moment, and I explained his granddaughter's bedroom switch. I told him that the only thing scarier than a bear attack was Papa Bear coming in to kiss me good-night. He growled in agreement!
1. Why was the author surprised in the beginning?| A．His in-laws were sharing the log home with them. |
| B．He spotted many deer on the way. |
| C．His daughter decided to sleep alone. |
| D．They would have surprise visitors at night |
| A．To scare him like a bear. |
| B．To check on his daughter. |
| C．To kiss him good night. |
| D．To embarrass him. |
| A．Humorous | B．Wise | C．Tolerant | D．Adventurous |
【推荐3】The flowers are blooming and the birds are singing as Melinda sits in the rose garden of the nursing home. She is recalling old times as she waits for her family’s arrival. The nursing home has been Melinda’s new settlement ever since Thomas passed away a week ago. Thomas had fought a long and hard battle against lung cancer for three years. Unfortunately, he has broken the promise that he and Melinda had made: to be with each other for every birthday. Melinda knew this was unrealistic (不现实的) but agreed to the promise for Thomas’s sake.
“Thomas, you are completely a dreamer” Melinda shouted to Thomas as he dragged on about living on an island with his beautiful wife. That’s what she loved about him most — he had a vivid imagination. They got married at age eighteen and began having children right away. Mary came within the year, followed by Thomas Benjamin Ⅱ, Lilly-Ann, and Joseph “Little Joey” George. The family lived an exultant life filled with laughter and love.
“Mom!” Lilly shouted, but it really sounded like a howl. Melinda had lost herself in thinking about the life she had shared with her late husband. Lilly pushed her down the long dark halls of the nursing home until they arrived at the recreational room.
When the doors opened, Melinda put her hand over her mouth and was completely speechless. The room was crowded with the people nearest and dearest to her and the warmth and love was felt instantly. The night went on; stories and cocktails were shared and everything was perfect.
However, when Melinda caught a moment to herself she looked around at her family. With a smile on her face, she raised her Manhattan and called out for a toast. “This one is for you, Thomas, though you are not here.”
1. Which of the following best explains “exultant” underlined in Paragraph 2?| A．Peaceful. | B．Simple. |
| C．Stressful. | D．Happy. |
| A．He was busy with his work. | B．He died of lung cancer. |
| C．He had to serve in the army. | D．He stopped loving Melinda. |
| A．Melinda’s children forgot their father. | B．Melinda was tired of noise. |
| C．Melinda missed her husband badly. | D．Melinda liked to drink alcohol. |
| A．A Particular Birthday | B．A Woman at a Nursing Home |
| C．Memories of Old Day | D．A Big Surprise for Melinda |
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Clerk in the West Midlands
The West Midlands Region
$30, 000 per year
Closing date: November 13, 2019
This interesting job is suitable for an individual with high levels of organizational skills, experience of public communications and a keen interest in the West Midlands.
Electricians
Southport, Merseyside
$9, 093 per year
Closing date: October 27, 2019
Primary duties include general repairs, maintenance and store management of electrical workshops. The candidate is required to offer educational certificates and must have good interpersonal skills.
Finance Assistants
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Tasks will involve processing purchase orders. Overall, this post requires a hard-working team player. In return for your hard work, we have a staff benefits package which includes a health cash plan.
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Some jobs don’t require you to have any qualifications or previous experience, but you’ll definitely need a kind, caring nature and a genuine desire to help others.
1. Which job requires educational certificates?| A．Finance Assistants. |
| B．Caring and Helpful Workers. |
| C．Electricians. |
| D．Clerk in the West Midlands. |
| A．Newcastle Emlyn. |
| B．The city of Bristol. |
| C．Southport, Merseyside. |
| D．The West Midlands Region. |
| A．To introduce how to apply for a job. |
| B．To explain the importance of a job. |
| C．To recommend some jobs to people. |
| D．To persuade people to work in the West. |
【推荐2】Welcome to Medellin, Columbia
Climate-----Medellin is about 1,538 meters above sea level. Its climate is not as hot as other cities located near the equator （赤道）.The city’s average temperature is 22 ℃.
Getting here----Medellin has an international airport with flights from Miami, New York, Madrid, and many other cities. There are taxis and minibuses from the airport to downtown.
Getting around ----The quickest and cheapest way to get around Medellin is with the well - planned metro （地铁）system. The modem bus also goes around the city, showing parks, beautiful neighborhoods ,and historical sites.
Where to stay----There are many cheap hotels, and most of them include hot showers, TV, free Internet, private lockers and Spanish lessons.
Nightlife----The fun - loving people of Medellin love to dance. There are many places around the city to dance. One of the most famous is Zona Rosa. Most clubs close at 3 ：00 a. m.
Sightseeing——There are world - famous museums in the city, but one place that you have to visit is the Museo de Antioquia. It has a large collection of art, including paintings by Fernando Botero.
Festivals——Why not plan a trip around the festival? There's a poetry festival in July, a celebration of lights in December and January, and for two weeks in August, a flower festival, the city's most important cultural event.
1. How is the climate of Medellin?| A．It is pleasant. | B．It is very hot. | C．It is quite dry. | D．It is changeable. |
| A．It is an art market. | B．It is a must - see museum. |
| C．It is the best place to shop. | D．It is a coffee - growing center. |
| A．In January. | B．In July | C．In August. | D．In December. |
【推荐3】BUDGET FOR ENGLISH SCHOOL’S VISIT TO DALIAN
I. TEACHER COSTS
| Details(eg. Mode of transport, hotel/hostel) | Cost per person | Total | |
| Travel | Per person × 4 | UK flight to Dalian (via Beijing) ₤887 | ₤3548 |
| Local Travel | ₤15 | ₤60 | |
| Accommodation | ₤65 | ₤2260 | |
| Sub-total ₤5868 (school will cover the cost of one teacher; so will ask for ₤4401) | |||
II. PROJECT COSTS
| Description and cost per item | Total | |
| Materials | Teaching materials ₤250 | ₤250 |
| Communication | Telephone calls | ₤75 |
| Cost of the staff | ₤180 (per person per day) ×4×8 days | ₤5760 (school will cover the cost of one teacher; so will ask for ₤4320) |
| Sub-total: ₤6085 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL (I+II) | ₤11,953 |
1. How many teachers will visit Dalian?
| A．2. | B．3. | C．4. | D．5. |
| A．₤5868. | B．₤6085. | C．₤11,628. | D．₤11,953. |
| A．₤4401. | B．₤4320. | C．₤8721. | D．₤11,628. |
