1 . As we all know, a friend in need is a friend indeed. I really didn’t know the meaning of this proverb until one day something
That morning, I got up late and
It was on that day that I learned and believed the proverb “a friend in need is a friend indeed” to be
A.amusing | B.rewarding | C.familiar | D.unexpected |
A.walked | B.returned | C.drove | D.hurried |
A.kicked | B.beat | C.hit | D.touched |
A.pain | B.loss | C.fun | D.trouble |
A.campus | B.playground | C.library | D.lab |
A.Although | B.Since | C.Until | D.Once |
A.used | B.offered | C.managed | D.tried |
A.imagine | B.bear | C.control | D.forget |
A.gazing | B.laughing | C.pointing | D.shouting |
A.Standing | B.Sitting | C.Falling | D.Lying |
A.jumped | B.looked | C.ran | D.jogged |
A.methods | B.scenes | C.locations | D.atmosphere |
A.fortune | B.goods | C.place | D.position |
A.put | B.picked | C.dropped | D.left |
A.ordinary | B.true | C.positive | D.unique |
2 . I was never very neat, while my roommate Kate was extremely organized. Each of her objects had its place, but mine always hid somewhere. She even labelled (贴标签) everything. I always looked for everything. Over time, Kate got neater and I got messier. She would push my dirty clothing over, and I would lay my books on her tidy desk. We both got tired of each other.
The war broke out one evening. Kate came into the room. Soon, I heard her screaming, “Take your shoes away! Why under my bed!” Deafened, I saw my shoes flying at me. I jumped to my feet and started yelling. She yelled back louder.
The room was filled with anger. We could not have stayed together for a single minute but for a phone call. Kate answered it.
From her end of the conversation, I could tell right away her grandma was seriously ill. When she hung up, she quickly crawled (爬) under her covers, sobbing.
Obviously, that was something she should not go through alone. All of a sudden, a warm feeling of sympathy rose up in my heart.
Slowly, I collected the pencils, took back the books, made my bed, cleaned the socks and swept the floor, even on her side. I was so buried in my work that I even didn’t noticed Kate had sat up.
She was watching, her tears dried and her expression showed her disbelief. Then, she reached out her hands to grasp mine. I looked up into her eyes. She smiled at me, “Thanks.”
Kate and I stayed roommates for the rest of the year. We didn’t always agree, but we learned the key to living together, giving in, cleaning up and holding on.
1. How is paragraph 1 mainly developed?A.By analyzing causes. | B.By showing differences. |
C.By describing a process. | D.By following time order. |
A.Kate always hid my belongings. |
B.Kate often wore my clothes. |
C.Kate wouldn’t share her books with me. |
D.Kate didn’t agree with my way of doing things. |
A.The author’s shoes were dirty. |
B.She heard the author shouting loud. |
C.The author’s shoes were in Kate’s place. |
D.She got the bad news from her grandma. |
A.she wanted to show her care |
B.she was asked by Kate to do so |
C.she was scared by Kate’s anger |
D.she had planned to do so |
3 . Edwin Hubble made his most important discoveries in the 1920s. Today, other astronomers continue the work he began. Many of them are using the Hubble Space Telescope that is named after him.
Edwin Powell Hubble was born in 1889 in Marshfield, Missouri. He spent his early years in the state of Kentucky. Then he moved with his family to Chicago, in Louisville. He attended the University of Chicago. He studied mathematics and astronomy. Hubble was a good student. He was a good athlete, too. He was a member of the University of Chicago championship basketball team in 1909. He also was an excellent boxer. Several people urged him to train for the world heavyweight boxing championship after college. Instead, he decided to continue his studies. He went to Queen’s College at Oxford, England.
At Oxford, Hubble studied law. He was interested in British Common Law, because his family had come to America from England many years before. He spent three years at Oxford. In 1913, Hubble returned to the United States. He opened a law office in Louisville, Kentucky. After a short time, however, he decided he did not want to be a lawyer. He returned to the University of Chicago. There, once again, he studied astronomy. Edwin Hubble was the first person to use the Hale Telescope.He died in 1953 while preparing to spend four nights looking through the telescope at the sky.
Hubble’s work led to new researches on the birth of the universe. One astronomer said scientists have been filling in the details ever since. And, he said, there is a long way to go.
1. According to this passage, what was Edwin Hubble most interested in?A.Sports. | B.Law. |
C.Astronomy. | D.Mathematics. |
A.Because he was interested in British Common Law. |
B.Because he was eager to be a famous judge in future. |
C.Because his parents had been to Britain a few years before. |
D.Because he wanted to go on with the study of astronomy. |
a. He joined the University of Chicago championship basketball team.
b. He studied astronomy at the University of Chicago once again.
c. He moved to Louisville with his family.
d. He used the Hale Telescope to look at the sky.
e, He became a lawyer in Louisville for a short period of time.
A.c, a, b, d, e | B.a, c, b, e, d | C.c, a, e, b, d | D.a, b, d, e, c |
A.The Hubble Space Telescope was made by Hubble himself. |
B.Edwin Powell Hubble went to Oxford, England in 1910. |
C.Edwin Powell Hubble grew up in Marshfield, Missouri. |
D.Hubble died while he was looking at the sky. |
4 . Jane Jie Sun, CEO of Trip.com Group, Asia’s largest online travel agency, connects people with the best
While
“Many discussions I had at UF still influence(影响) my style of leadership today.
“I try to put myself in other people’s shoes,” says Sun. “In a global market, you have to have a very good understanding of different people and
Now as a mother of two daughters, she shoulders the
“Some people ask me why I work so hard, but I feel that mothers are the best role
A.universities | B.firms | C.destinations | D.agencies |
A.bridge | B.separate | C.surround | D.track |
A.representing | B.guiding | C.exploring | D.attending |
A.finally | B.currently | C.especially | D.typically |
A.Instead of | B.As well as | C.In comparison with | D.In addition to |
A.most | B.fullest | C.busiest | D.earliest |
A.Therefore | B.However | C.Besides | D.Moreover |
A.At ease | B.By chance | C.In particular | D.In general |
A.denying | B.praising | C.hearing | D.accepting |
A.lecture | B.culture | C.outcome | D.issue |
A.preserve | B.respect | C.develop | D.create |
A.credit | B.blame | C.responsibility | D.failure |
A.models | B.performers | C.supporters | D.participants |
A.expose | B.adapt | C.challenge | D.award |
A.foreigner | B.traveler | C.leader | D.mother |
5 . Debbie Parker Solo Recent Work at Latrobe Artspace
Talented and award-winning artist Debbie Parker is excited to be one of the first artists exhibit in the ALL NEW Latrobe Artspace in October!
This exhibition features paintings inspired by Debbie’s leisurely walks in Mount Coot-Tha National Park. Each painting offers a different way of looking at a familiar Australian landscape.
Debbie never gets tired of developing new ideas from the pictures she takes of the local area and the result is a collection of expressive paintings celebrating the unique Australian landscape and local birds and flowers.
With over 25 years of experience as an artist. Debbie developed her expressionist style in the early 1990s. Since then, she has competed and exhibited around Australia. She has also completed workshops with well-known artists in Queensland. Her work has been recognized in national and local competitions.
Usually, Debbie would have been exhibiting in competitions around Australia throughout this year but COVID-19 has set new challenges for artists.
However, Debbie is looking ahead and can’t wait to meet you at her latest exhibition! She will be on-site from 6th to 11th October 2020 Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 10 am to 3 pm at the ALL NEW Latrobe Artspace. 134 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington Queensland 4064.
As we spend more time in our homes, consider buying a unique, affordable piece of art. Debbie’s unique drawing skills are sure to remain a talking point in your home for many years to come!
Got a question? Email Debbie on Debbie parker@bigpond.com or contact 040351 1268 to learn more about her artwork.
1. The exhibits are about _____.A.Australian landscape | B.The relaxed life of locals |
C.Unique Australian animals | D.Familiar items for daily use |
A.She has won some international prizes. |
B.She holds a private exhibition each year. |
C.She earns national awards through her work. |
D.She has run workshops in Queensland herself. |
A.The exhibition lasts 7 hours each day. |
B.They can meet some other artists there. |
C.The exhibition takes place in Queensland. |
D.Debbie and other artists’ artworks are for sale. |
6 . What is the most fun you can have in 21 hours and 23 minutes? On 15 October, 2003, Yang Liwei answered this question. His voyage in space took him 600, 000 kilometres in orbit, around the Earth 14 times, in just over 21 hours. It made him China’s first astronaut in space. He had worked towards this achievement for many years.
Born in 1965, Yang had wanted to fly since he was a young boy. His friends and teachers from Suizhong in north-east of Liaoning Province have all said that he loved science and technology from a young age. He always had a strong desire to learn how to fly. His dream was encouraged by his parents as well as his older sister and younger brother.
In 1983, he joined the army, and went to flight school. He graduated in 1987 and became a pilot. In 1998, he applied to be a member of Project 921, which is now called Shenzhou. He was one of the only 14 selected from 1, 500 candidates. The team spent the next five years being trained. They not only studied all the subjects required to be an astronaut, but also learnt survival skills and all about how spaceships and rockets are built. Yang scored among the very top in everything the group studied.
In September 2003, only three out of the 14 candidates were picked for the Chinese space adventure, and Yang was one of them. He took all kinds of tests to prove he was fit for this important task. Although Yang did not get the best scores on every single test, it was his high scores on the psychological tests that finally won him the status of China’s first astronaut. Yang was described by his superiors as hard-working and always in control of himself. Because of these qualities, they were optimistic he would be successful.
In the end, Yang was indeed a success. His name will go down in history with those of Yuri Gagarin and Alan Shepard. The people of China can be proud of Yang Liwei, and young people all over the world can look up to him as an example of a man who managed to live his dream.
1. In September 2003, how many people were picked for the Chinese space adventure besides Yang Liwei?A.3. | B.2. |
C.14. | D.1, 500. |
a. He became a pilot.
b. He was chosen as a member of Project 921.
c. He joined the army.
d. He was picked for the Chinese space adventure.
A.a-c-d-b. | B.b-a-c-d. | C.c-a-b-d. | D.c-a-b-d. |
A.Yang Liwei got the best scores on every single test. |
B.Yang Liwei spent 21 hours and 23 minutes on the space journey. |
C.Yang Liwei had been trained for five years before he was picked for the Chinese space adventure. |
D.Yang Liwei made his first voyage in space at the age of 38. |
7 . My family and I never talked about school as the ticket to the future. I was in the classroom, but I wasn’t there to learn how to write, read or even
I had an English teacher, Mr. Creech, who knew I couldn’t read. And he found it
Now I am 41 years old. One day, I planned to
The experts say what once worried me has a name: dyslexia (诵读困难). But I can tell you it was a lack (缺乏) of
A.listen | B.paint | C.act | D.speak |
A.hide | B.jump | C.sleep | D.succeed |
A.enjoyed | B.hated | C.considered | D.denied |
A.important | B.necessary | C.strange | D.unwise |
A.paid attention to | B.looked after | C.looked down upon | D.turned to |
A.tried | B.managed | C.liked | D.failed |
A.drive | B.walk | C.fly | D.ride |
A.making | B.sending | C.fetching | D.buying |
A.machine | B.pocket | C.clothes | D.arms |
A.baby | B.boy | C.woman | D.man |
A.upset | B.regretful | C.glad | D.proud |
A.write | B.work | C.read | D.teach |
A.doctor | B.assistant | C.teacher | D.author |
A.company | B.factory | C.classroom | D.house |
A.excuse | B.desire | C.help | D.ability |
8 . If you have ever lost touch with old school friends, you may find yourself wanting to make contact again. Some teens find that certain school friends are worth keeping contact with and want to keep the friendship going strong.
Hang out at the same places
One way you can get together with old friends from your school is to go to the same places that they go to. If you still go to school together, you probably know where everyone goes on the weekends. If you are able to go there too, you may find that your relationships with your old school friends start up again.
Sports teams
If you are athletic and your former friends are too, joining school sports teams is a great way to catch up with old friends. This doesn’t mean that you should join a sport which you do not like just so you can see your old friends. However, if you like sports, wish to join a team and your former friends are on that team, and then playing the team sports is a great way to get to know them again.
Take part in school clubs
There are often a lot of school clubs in which teens participate. Depending on your interests and your former friends’ interests, you may just find a club at school. Sharing a common interest such as a club activity will help you to have something in common and something to talk about.
1. You can get together with old friends by .A.joining the dance clubs |
B.having dinner with them |
C.going to the places where they go |
D.going shopping with them every day |
A.playing sports helps you get your old friends again |
B.you have to play a sport to make more friends |
C.team sports are interesting activities at school |
D.you have to play the sport your friends like |
A.To tell a hobby. |
B.To share same interests. |
C.To join clubs. |
D.To contact old friends. |
9 . In England recently three foreign gentlemen came to a bus stop and waited. About five minutes later, the bus they wanted came along. They were just going to get on the bus when suddenly there was a loud noise behind them. People rushed onto the bus and tried to push them out of the way. Someone shouted at them.The bus conductor came rushing down the stairs to see what all the trouble was about. The three foreigners seem all at sea and looked embarrassed (窘迫的). No one had told them about the British custom (习惯) of lining up for a bus that the first person who arrives at the bus stop is the first person to get on the bus.
Learning the language of a country isn’t enough. If you want to have a pleasant visit, find out as much as possible about the manners and customs of your host country. You will probably be surprised just how different they can be from your own. A visitor to India would do well to remember that people there consider it impolite to use the left hand for passing food at table. The left hand is supposed to be used for washing yourself. Also in India,you might see a man shaking his head at another to show that he doesn’t agree. But in many parts of India, a shake of the head means agreement. Nodding (点头) your head when you are given a drink in Bulgaria will most probably leave you thirsty.
In that country, you shake your head to mean “yes”— a nod means “no”. At a meal in countries on the Arabic Peninsula, you will find that your glass is repeatedly refilled as soon as you drink up. If you think that you have had enough, you should take the cup or glasses in your hand and give it a little shake from side to side or place your hand over the top.
In Europe, it is quite usual to cross your legs when you are sitting talking to someone even at an important meeting. Doing this in Thailand,however,could bring about trouble. Also, you should try to avoid (避免) touching the head of an adult—it’s just not done in Thailand.
1. According to the article, if you want to have a pleasant journey in a foreign country, you should .A.learn the language of the country |
B.understand the manners and customs of the country |
C.have enough time and money |
D.make friends with the people there |
A.to use the right hand for passing food at table |
B.to pass food with the left hand |
C.to eat food with your hands |
D.to help yourself at table |
A.a common habit |
B.an important manner |
C.a serious trouble |
D.a bad manner |
A.People’s Everyday Life |
B.Mind Your Manners |
C.Shaking and Nodding Your Head |
D.Taking a Bus in England |
10 . Most birds are afraid of humans, but this kind of bird is quite different. It is trying to tell you something. It flies just in sight, leading you to follow.
The bird seems to be able to smell wax from a long distance away. It often guides humans and other animals to bee hives. The humans then drive the bees and take the honey, allowing the bird to get to the leftovers. This habit of guiding gives this special bird its common name of honeyguide, or honey bird.
The honeyguide does not actually like honey, but it does like the wax in the bees’ honeycomb. The little bird cannot reach this wax, which is deep inside the bees’ nest. So, when it finds a nest, it looks for someone to help it. The honeyguide gives a loud call that attracts the attention of both passing animals such as ratels, and human beings. There is a sense of urgency in the call, almost as if the bird is saying Hurry up. Come quick. Follow me.
If you follow a honeyguide to a nest, the bird will wait patiently in a tree nearby, waiting for you to pull apart the beehive and harvesting the honey. Once you are finished, it will be the bird’s turn — not for the honey, but to eat the larvae and rich wax that is part of the bird’s diet.
Tribesmen in Africa are very grateful to the honeyguide for leading them to good sources of honey, but they are also afraid of the little bird. They believe that if they do not open a bees nest and leave some honeycomb for the honeyguide the next time the bird cries to them through the forest it will lead them to a lion or a snake as revenge.
Due to ongoing habitat loss, this amazing honey bird is evaluated as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
1. The honeyguide waits patiently nearby in order to _______.A.eat some wax |
B.get some honey |
C.find another person |
D.find another nest |
A.climb to the nest |
B.take honey from the beehives |
C.smell honey in the distance |
D.smell wax in the distance |
A.how people get delicious honey |
B.how a bird helps people and other animals get honey |
C.how a bird takes revenge on humans |
D.how tribesmen protect themselves from the bird |