Eleven-year-old Ruby Kate Chitsey loves asking the question “If you could have any three things, what would you want?” at nursing homes in Harrison. Even more amazing, she then sets out to make the residents who live in the nursing home realize their dreams.
Last May, Ruby Kate noticed a resident named Pearl staring out a window. She seemed sad. “What are you looking at?” Ruby Kate asked. Pearl said her dog was led away by his new owner because she couldn’t afford to raise it. Ruby Kate and her mother, Amanda, asked around and discovered that many nursing home residents are unable to afford even the smallest luxuries. So Ruby Kate decided to do something about it.
She started by asking residents what three things they wanted most in the world. Amanda worried that people would ask for cars and other things an 11-year-old wouldn’t be able to provide. Instead, they asked for chocolate bars, McDonald fries, pants that ft properly and even just prayer. Using heir own money, the Chitseys granted the wishes of about 100 people in three months. Then they started asking for donations.
The good people of Harrison responded enthusiastically, so much so hat Amanda set up a GoFundMe page, Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents, hoping to collect %5,000. They hit their goal in a month. After GoFundMe named Ruby Kate a Kid Hero and promoted her story internationally this past January, Three Wishes raised $20,000 in 24 hours and more than $250,000 in five months.
Earlier this year, Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents became a nonprofit and launched its first nationwide chapters. Ruby Kate doesn’t plan to stop there. “I consider kindness to be my hobby,” she says, “and I’m very good at it.”
1. What inspired Ruby Kate to help residents at nursing homes?| A．Pearl’s sadness for missing her dog. |
| B．The kindness of residents at nursing homes. |
| C．Many nursing home residents’ lack of luxuries. |
| D．Her experience of working in a nursing home. |
| A．Three Wishes has set up its worldwide branches. |
| B．The Chitseys helped satisfy the residents’ wishes. |
| C．The nursing home introduced Ruby’s story around the world. |
| D．The Chitseys are wealthy enough to afford all residents’ wishes. |
| A．People were supportive. | B．Ruby Kate was generous. |
| C．Raising money was quite easy. | D．The programme was profitable. |
| A．Proud and enthusiastic. | B．Creative and imaginative. |
| C．Warm-hearted and selfless. | D．Ambitious and modest. |
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【推荐1】As a teenager, I terrorized my mother. We often quarreled about whether or not I would empty the dishwasher, take out the trash, or clear the dinner plates. My brothers referred to these infamous screaming matches as World War III every time a battle began. The fights lasted as long as my mother could put up with my sharp tongue and snide remarks, after which I was sent to my room without dinner.
Now we don’t argue anymore. It’s not because I’ve matured, gotten married, and left my parents, house, but because my mother cannot utter enough words to form sentences. Her brain is a mess that cannot communicate like a room full of people speaking different languages with no interpreter.
At fifty-four, she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and now, four years later, she is completely dependent on my family and me to function. We feed her, dress her, bathe her, drive her around, and pray that the disease progresses slowly.
Alzheimer’s has changed both the relationship we share as a mother and daughter and the fundamental beliefs that guide my life. I now believe that I am fortunate to have the opportunity to give back to my mother with the same love and devotion she always shared with me.
I visit her as often as my schedule permits. Sometimes I share stories with her, reducing any details to basic terms that she can understand. Sometimes we sit in silence and comment every now and then about how good the coffee is. “Makes you feel good,” she tells me, talking about the coffee, and I want to say the same thing about the time spent with her. I am so grateful for these moments, for the experiences we share, and for the chance to make up for the way I treated her years earlier. The funny thing is that she may never remember those arguments.
1. What does the underlined word “matches” probably refer to?| A．Games. | B．Remarks. | C．Arguments. | D．Moments. |
| A．Her basic beliefs. | B．Her mother’s disease. |
| C．Her being mature. | D．Her mother’s devotion. |
| A．Sad. | B．Funny. | C．Anxious. | D．Thankful. |
【推荐2】With bushfires continuing to swallow different parts of Australia, local zoo in New South Wales, the state which is the easiest to catch fire, has hit the headlines with a heartwarming story.
Right in the line of a bushfire, the keepers of Mogo Wildlife Park managed to protect all 200 animals from harm after they received evacuation orders, according to the reports.
Netizens were quick to react on social media and praised the bravery of the zoo keeper and staffs, as they stayed and managed to protect animals from uncontrolled fires and even sheltered some at their own house.
The 40-year-old zoo keeper, Chad Staples, described the situation as the worst catastrophe, which felt like Armageddon (大决战) here. Luckily, his team had made a precise plan ahead of time by moving everything flammable from the area and the larger animals to safe places.
What’s remarkable is that as the smaller ones needed extra shelter, Staples decided to take them to his own house.
“Right now in my house there are animals of all descriptions in all the different rooms. They are safe and protected, not single animal lost.” he said.
BBC news also mentioned that “there’s a tiger to the back of the house.”
Some media outlets highlighted the “heroic job” in their headlines. Online users also reacted with thumbs-up and were glad to see all the staff and animals coming through the terrible fire.
Located in the southern coast of New South Wales. Mogo Wildlife Park houses Australia’s largest collection of primates (灵长目动物), also including different and unique animals such as zebras, giraffes, rhinos and red pandas.
1. Why does New South Whales hit the headlines?| A．Because of its famous zoo. |
| B．Because of its endangered animals. |
| C．Because of the heartwarming event. |
| D．Because of its being easy to catch fire. |
| A．It belongs to Chad Staples. |
| B．None of the animals is missing. |
| C．It merely holds rare animal species. |
| D．Extra shelters were built for emergencies. |
| A．Method. | B．Landscape. | C．Disaster. | D．Household. |
| A．The Heroic Job | B．The Brave Zoo Keeper |
| C．The Extinct Animals | D．The Terrible Fire |
【推荐3】Having experienced a shocking electrical accident, which caused him to become both blind and deaf, James Franco’s world became completely dark and quiet for almost ten years. The loss of sight and hearing threw him into such sorrow that he tried a few times to put an end to his life. His family, especially his wife, did their best to look after and comfort him and finally he regained the will to live.
One hot summer afternoon, he was taking a walk with a stick near his house when a thunderstorm started all at once. He stood under a large tree to avoid getting wet, but he was struck by the lightning. People thought he was dead but he woke up 20 minutes later, lying face down in muddy water. He was trembling badly, but when he opened his eyes, he could hardly believe what he saw: a tree and muddy road. When Mrs. Franco came running up to him, shouting to their neighbors to call for help, he could see her and hear her voice for the first time in nearly ten years.
The news of James’ regaining his sight and hearing quickly spread and many doctors came to examine him. Most of them said that he regained his sight and hearing from the shock he got from the lightning. However, none of them could give a compellent answer as to why this should happen. The only reasonable explanation given by one doctor was that, since James lost his sight and hearing as a result of a sudden shock, perhaps, the only way for him to regain them was another sudden shock.
1. Why did James attempt to kill himself?| A．Because a terrible electrical accident happened to him. |
| B．Because nobody in the whole world cared about him. |
| C．Because he was struck by the lightning once more. |
| D．Because he had to live in a dark and silent world. |
| A．He was taking a walk with a stick. | B．He was struck by the lightning. |
| C．It began to rain. | D．He lay on the ground. |
| A．Convincing. | B．Unexplained. | C．Wrong. | D．True. |
| A．A Terrible Electrical Accident | B．An Unforgettable Experience |
| C．James Franco and His wife | D．What a Sudden Shock |
【推荐1】Ideas for Spring and Summer HOA Community Events
As spring and summer are finally upon us, the HOA (Homeowner Association) communities are planning events to get the neighborhood involved and interacting.
Spring cookout
Community-wide garage sales
It’s suitable to hold garage sales in spring and summer.
For a great children’s event, decorate a flower pot and plant a seed to welcome spring. Adults are welcome to participate. Hosting a nature walk in your neighborhood is also pretty good. This is a great way to educate the community about green practices and conservation.
Movies in the park
If your neighborhood has a great open park area where blankets can be spread out, think about holding a family movie night. Movie nights are great fun for: all under the stars on a warm summer night.
| A．Plant a flower |
| B．Welcome spring |
| C．Below are some event ideas for your community |
| D．Outdoor movie rental screens are easy to rent and set up |
| E．Make sure you have a good mix of songs for every listener |
| F．Having a neighborhood yard sale usually attracts larger crowds |
| G．This is a great way to know your neighbors and build a sense of community |
【推荐2】How to Teach Your Kids to Enjoy Hiking
Hiking is one of my family's favorite things to do. Ever since my kids were babies, we've been getting out of the house on most weekends to explore and get exercise.
In fact, there is no secret.
I've made a list of the things I think about whenever we head out on a multi-hour hike. This list has expanded over the years, as I've learned what works and what doesn't.
Eat before you leave and carry food and water.
Show them a route map. Kids like knowing where they are in the world, and maps are perfect for helping them understand that. I always take some time before we leave to show them where we are and where we're headed. Point out landmarks they will see. Talk about how long it will take.
Invite another family to join you, especially one whose kids know how to hike, too. Having company will motivate all of the children to push forward.
| A．How do we benefit from hiking? |
| B．But how can we manage to do it? |
| C．And I'd like to share my list with you. |
| D．So they don't ask me, " Are we there yet?" |
| E．Not every family's list will look the same. |
| F．It's just years of training that gets them to this point. |
| G．We usually have a quick bite before we set off. |
【推荐3】Discover the forest with friends!
Once again we will be hosting our popular Discovery Day Camp. This youth Discovery Day Camp returns this year for ages 7 --- 10. Join in the fun of exploring nature through a variety of outdoor activities, games and skill-building challenges. This 5 day camp will help your child discover how great the outdoors are, guided by our Outdoor Education staff. They will even get to create and take home their own pieces of nature.
Activities may include: fire and shelter building, Wolf Centre visit, Sled Dog visit、team building games and exercises.
Dates: July 27 --- July 31, 2020
Duration: Day trip
Times: Daily from 9：00am to 4： 00pm
Price Details: Per package, per person.
Price: $200 per youth plus HST. Register online under our Summer Events!
Skill Level: Beginner
Includes: AU tools and equipment associated （与……有关的）with activities. Participants will pack their own personal loots and lunch for the day.
Parents — are you not sure what to do while your children are enjoying our camps? We have lots of opportunities for parents while their children are exploring the Forest — Campsites, Accommodations, Cookhouse, Trails, and more! Check out our Events page and see if there are other activities you would like to participate in!
Do you want to mix it up and see what else there is in Halliburton? Check our local Tourism Website and see what the community （社区）has to oiler!
1. When does the camp begin?| A．On July 7th. | B．On July 10th. | C．On July 27th. | D．On July 31st. |
| A．Transport by sledges. | B．Create some fun games. |
| C．Visit endangered animals. | D．Learn some survival skills. |
| A．Experienced guides. | B．Accommodation in hotels. |
| C．Choices different from children's. | D．Opportunities to explore the forest. |
【推荐1】Mark Twain, as you know, was famous in his day as a public speaker. In his public speeches, he not only liked to tell funny stories, but also liked to play jokes on his friends.
One day, at a railway station, one of his friends lost his wallet and asked Mark Twain to pay the train fare for him.
“Sorry, I don’t have enough money to pay both your fare and mine,” Mark Twain said. The friend did not know what to do.
“We can do this,” Mark Twain said after a while. “You can get on the train and when the conductor comes to check the tickets, you can hide under my seat.”
Later, however, when the conductor came to check the tickets, Mark Twain gave him two tickets — one for his friend and the other for himself. Then he explained in a loud voice, “My friend here is a strange man. When he travels in the train, he does not like to sit on the seat, and he prefers to lie on the floor under the seat.” Of course, everyone in the compartment looked at the poor man under the seat and laughed at him loudly.
1. This passage is about ___________.| A．why Mark Twain refused to buy a ticket for his friend |
| B．how Mark Twain and his friend travelled on the train |
| C．how Mark Twain’s friend lost his wallet |
| D．a joke Mark Twain played on one of his friends |
| A．the money Mark Twain’s friend lost |
| B．the money needed to buy a ticket |
| C．something with which one can enter the train without a ticket |
| D．the money which Mark Twain borrowed from the friend |
| A．he did not have enough money |
| B．his money was also lost |
| C．he wanted to play a joke on him |
| D．he wanted the friend to buy a ticket himself |
| A．He was sitting on the seat. |
| B．He was standing beside Mark Twain. |
| C．He was lying under the seat. |
| D．He was lying on the seat. |
| A．he wanted his friend to know he had bought a ticket for him |
| B．he wanted to make himself heard by everyone in the compartment |
| C．the conductor was standing far away from him |
| D．the conductor had some trouble in hearing |
【推荐2】Gwen Ifill was a famous African-American journalist who fought for social justice through her news stories. After she died in 2016, a student award was set up in her honor.
Ana Rodriguez, a 16-year-old student at Archie Williams High School, won the 2021 Gwen Ifill High School Student of the Year Award. She won due to her real passion for fighting fake news about COVID-19 vaccines, medical studies and other social media dramas.
Rodriguez said that fake news these days is often masked as real news, meaning teenagers and adults need to cultivate a certain type of skepticism before they either react to the news or spread it. “You need to double-check the sources and get a second opinion,” she said, “If you read about vaccines having some kind of aftermath, go and check another website.”
Archie Williams High School English teacher Matthew Leffel nominated (提名) Rodriguez for the award because of her enthusiasm and “purposefulness”. “Ana went very deep with her research,” Leffel said. “She was able to demonstrate the kind of media literacy (媒介素养) skills that we had intended to build.”
The project used a free public fact-checking website called Checkology. Students were required to write an argument on their chosen topic. Then they had to produce a podcast on “The Truth About …”. In Rodriguez’s case, for example, it was “The Truth About Scientific Racism”. Rodriguez also worked on several different topics, including the fake information of COVID-19 vaccines.
She and other students also made their arguments into booklets to hand out. They hoped to educate more people. Some of their other topics included 5G towers, climate change and surveillance (监控) technology.
“Ana was purposeful,” Leffel said. “It was clear she was not just doing it as a class assignment, but as something that had an important meaning for her life.”
1. What does the underlined word “skepticism” probably mean?| A．Doubt. | B．Interest. | C．Curiosity. | D．Concern. |
| A．To praise Ana’s writing skills. | B．To show Ana’s purpose. |
| C．To prove racial existence. | D．To indicate Ana’s ability. |
| A．hand out for money | B．make people think critically |
| C．learn more knowledge | D．enlarge their topics |
| A．Ana does anything with strong purposes | B．Ana does a class assignment very carefully |
| C．Ana does run after her life meaning | D．Ana does everything for herself and others |
【推荐3】It was May 1945 when what would become one of America’s most popular home-cooking techniques first entered the English dictionary. In her cookbook, How to Cook and Eat in Chinese, 55-year-old Chinese immigrant (移民) Chao Yang Buwei described a process common in her homeland, where cooks would cut meat and vegetables into small bites and tumble (翻滚) them rapidly together over heat. “The Chinese term for the technique, ch’ao, cannot be accurately translated into English,” Chao complained. For short, she decided, “We shall call it ‘stir-fry.’” The term soon made its way into the American language and has since taken on a life of its own.
Chao came to cooking unexpectedly. A doctor by profession, she gave up her medical career to move to the United States in 1921 after her husband, the famed linguist (语言学家) Chao Yuanren, was offered a job at Harvard. Bored at home and only able to speak a little English, she turned to cooking dishes that reminded her of China: soups with mushrooms and pork flavored with soy sauce.
She eventually agreed when a friend begged her to write a cookbook. Chao’s eldest daughter helped her translate recipes from Chinese to English, before her husband put the finishing touches on the language, often adding phrasing that even Chao recognized as awkward. This stylistic conflict resulted in a cookbook that Chao was “ashamed to have written,” as she declared in an author’s note.
The cookbook succeeded, going into multiple printings by the end of 1945, though critics largely overlooked the anger in Chao’s words. English-language Chinese cookbooks had been published as far back as 1911 in the United States, but Chao’s was the first that refused to westernize Chinese cooking. She may have given America a well-worn phrase, but she knew that some aspects of the immigrant experience resist translation. Chao’s contribution to American food culture should have been enough to make her into headlines, but the New York Times did not even honor her with an obituary (讣告) upon her death. How many other cooking pioneers like Chao, immigrants who didn’t silence their difference in order to gain broad approval, still await rediscovery?
1. Which of the following is true about “chao”?| A．It is a cooking technique used only in America. |
| B．It quickly found a place in the American language. |
| C．It was accurately translated into “stir-fry” by Chao. |
| D．It means mixing together small pieces of materials. |
| A．Her interest in cooking. |
| B．Her profession as a doctor. |
| C．Inadaptability to life in America. |
| D．Encouragement from her husband. |
| A．Consistency in writing style. |
| B．Refusal to westernize Chinese cooking. |
| C．Success in pleasing the American taste. |
| D．Reflection of western culture. |
| A．Chao’s cookbook was largely overlooked by critics. |
| B．Chao followed the same trend as other cookbook writers. |
| C．Chao isn’t the only immigrant that deserves giving credit to. |
| D．Chao gained popularity for her unwillingness to silence her differences. |
【推荐1】From Alton Towers to Legoland, our experts pick their favorite British theme parks, highlighting the best roller coasters, character-led attractions, and animal safaris (狩猎旅行).
Drayton Manor
The Staffordshire theme park includes rides for all ages but stands out for having hit on a winning formula for young families with its expanding Thomas Land section. The 286-acre site is set in woodlands but the main village is enough for little legs to explore, making it well suited to pre-and primary school children.
Paultons Family Theme Park
On the edge of New Forest National Park, in Hampshire, Paultons Family Theme Park sits in 140 acres of attractive parkland. Although overshadowed by Thorpe Park and Alton Towers in terms of big rides, the park is home to Peppa Pig World, as well as 60 rides and attractions, and is best for families with young children.
Chessington World of Adventures
This park in Surrey has injected novelty (新奇) this year with the launch of its exclusive Gruffalo River Ride Adventure, raising its status as a family-friendly destination. The park also provides added family value with the opportunity to get a close-up interaction with animals including monkey walk-throughs and the Zufari safari experience.
Legoland Windsor
If you’re looking for stomach-in-the-mouth roller coasters, Legoland is not for you. This is the entry-level theme park for families with kids below the age of 12, with bucket-loads to keep them happy. Now in its third decade, set in lovely grounds, the theme park still has some of the charm of the original Danish parent park, with plenty of giraffes, crocodiles and pirates made out of Lego bricks spread over the rides.
1. Which of the following is recommended if a family want to interact with animals?| A．Drayton Manor |
| B．Paultons Family Theme Park |
| C．Chessington World of Adventures |
| D．Legoland Windsor |
| A．They’re all ideal for children. |
| B．They all feature thrilling big rides. |
| C．They’re all renewing recreational facilities. |
| D．They all cover a vast area of over 200 acres. |
| A．To promote ecotourism. |
| B．To value family union. |
| C．To introduce theme parks. |
| D．To compare tourist attractions. |
【推荐2】TOKYO—If you grow old in Japan, you may expect to be served food by a robot, ride a voicerecognition wheelchair or even possibly hire a nurse in a robotic suit—all examples of cuttingedge technology to care for the country's rapidly graying population.
With nearly 22 percent of Japan's population already aged 65 or older, businesses here have been rolling out everything from easyentry cars to remotecontrolled beds, fueling a caretechnology market worth some $1. 08 billion in 2006, according to industry figures.
At a home care and rehabilitation(恢复) convention in Tokyo this week, buyers crowded round a demonstration of Secom Co. 's My Spoon feeding robot, which helps elderly or disabled people eat with a spoon and a fitted swiveling(转动的) arm.
Operating a joystick (操纵杆) with his chin, developer Shigehisa Kobayashi maneuvered the arm toward a block of soft tofu, deftly (灵巧地) getting the fork to break off a piece. The arm then returned to a preprogrammed position in front of the mouth, allowing Kobayashi to bite and swallow.
“It's all about empowering people to help themselves，”Kobayashi said. The Tokyobased company has already sold 300 of the robots，which come with a price tag of $ 3,500.“We want to give the elderly control over their own lives，”he said.
The rapidly aging population here has spurred a spate of concerns: a labour shortage, tax falls, financial difficulties in paying the health bills and pensions of large numbers of the elderly.
Moreover, a breakdown of family ties in recent years means a growing number of older Japanese are spending their golden years away from the care traditionally provided by children and grandchildren.
That's where cuttingedge technology steps in.
1. Shigehisa Kobayashi is the name of ________.| A．an elderly patient | B．a robot |
| C．the developer of the robot | D．the head of a company |
| A．moved skillfully | B．turned carefully |
| C．lifted with effort | D．fixed quickly |
| A．those aged 55 or older |
| B．those who have difficulty in feeding themselves |
| C．those who have lost the ability of eating |
| D．those who can move their arms freely |
| A．put their lives under the control of the robots |
| B．help themselves |
| C．save a lot of money for the government |
| D．have their medical bills reduced |
【推荐3】We know that St. Patrick’s Day festivities may include a little bit of drinking. But there are plenty of kid-safe St. Patrick’s Day events around metro Phoenix, too. Here are the lucky St. Patrick’s Day celebrations for kids.
3/17： Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes
Kids can make their own treats at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix this St. Patrick’s Day. Children can make and decorate their cupcakes with rainbow candies and chocolate pots of gold. To-go containers will also be provided.
Details: 1—3 p. m，Friday, March 17. Children’s Museum of Phoenix, 215 N. 7th Street, Phoenix. $3 for members. $4 for non-members. 602 -253 -0501.
3/17—19: Fountain O’ Green Artisan Market
This community festival will include sculptures paintings，handcrafted jewelry and apparel from selected local and regional artists, live music and dance performance throughout the weekend. There will also be a food court.
On Friday, emerald-colored water will shoot from the town’s fountain at noon. Take the kids to see the annual tradition and picnic in the park.
Details: 10 a. m. —5 p. m. , Friday — Sunday, March 17—19. Avenue of the Fountains and Saguaro Boulevard, Fountain Hills. Free. 480 -488- 2014.
3/17 ： St. Patrick’s Day Party at AZ Air Time
Kids above 12 years old can collect their free, green glow necklaces and jump for three hours, scale the rock climbing wall or dive into the giant pit of foam. Jump socks required.
Details： 8—11 p. m. Friday, March 17. AZ Air Time, 13802 N. Scottsdale Road，Suite 145, Scottsdale. $15, which is a $14 savings, 480 —427 - 2000.
1. Which telephone number can people call at if they want to make and decorate cupcakes?| A．602 - 427 -2014. | B．480 -488 -2014. |
| C．480 -427 -2000. | D．602 -253 -0501. |
| A．St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish Cultural Center. | B．Fountain O’ Green Artisan Market. |
| C．St. Patrick’s Day at AZ Air Time. | D．Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes. |
| A．Lucky St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes. | B．St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish Cultural Center. |
| C．Fountain 0’ Green Artisan Market. | D．St. Patrick’s Day at AZ Air Time. |
