I remember the moment— it truly hit me that your autism (自闭症) lasted forever. I had already mentally planned our trips up north with the boys. I was going to spend endless hours playing baseball with you— like Grandpa did with me.
When we said goodbye to kindergarten I knew it was real. I spent some time being sad. Now you are 8. You still have no words. We have never had one of those father-son moments I pictured when you were a baby. But I'm learning that's OK. I still have unbelievable things to offer as your dad, even if they weren't the things I originally expected.
You have taught me to be patient. You have taught me that it's OK to be different and to be sad when life doesn't go as planned. You have taught me that it is OK to talk about those feelings and fight for what is right. Stand up and say this is wrong, and encourage others to stand up for you and say the same.
My job on this earth is to create a world for you and other kids like you. Be the voice you don't have, and build the kind of community which I want to see you grow up in. I used to shy away from contacting people with disabilities or just not consider them. Before you were born, I was so caught up in my own world that I probably wouldn't have even noticed. Now, I see things differently. I notice. You did that for me. And hope my example will do that for others.
Your mom and I have spent 8 years trying to find your voice. And honestly, we don't know if we ever will. I promise you I will spend my life keeping you safe and making this world better for you.
1. To whom is the text written?| A．The author's son. | B．The author's wife. |
| C．The author's father. | D．The author's friend. |
| A．He's at a loss what to do to help Jack. |
| B．He's to blame for Jack s present condition. |
| C．He has changed his attitude to the disabled. |
| D．He hasn't accepted the reality up to now. |
| A．Sympathetic. | B．Caring. |
| C．Regretful. | D．Indifferent. |
| A．Science. | B．Entertainment. |
| C．Sports. | D．Relationship. |
2 . Thirteen years ago, the Planet Earth wildlife documentary took us all on an amazing journey. We went from deep rainforests to the bottom of the ocean. Now a new one ,Our Planet, will let us see different animals and the influence of humans on the natural world. The documentary covers 50 countries and areas. It took more than four years to produce it.
With the latest 4K video technology, the show allows people a wonderful new look at nature. "People are given a chance to better get themselves into the lives of the animals” said Fothergill, one of the show s producers.
Besides showing Earth’s beauty, the documentary also talks about the planet's climate conditions. "Our Planet is here to say,' The planet is dying, and we're killing it.’" Fothergill said. In one sad scene, hundreds of walruses(海象)，half-blind when out of the water, fall down a rock and suffer a painful death on the beach below. It shows how the climate conditions have influenced their natural habitat and explains why they've been forced to find the safe place on the rocks.
But the documentary is not all about sadness. It also talks about success stories, such as the ones of tigers. These animals are saved and live happily thanks to international agreements on environmental protection.
Asking more people to take action in protecting our planet is the final goal of the new documentary. What we do in the next 20 years will decide the future of all life on Earth.
1. What's the documentary Our Planet about?| A．The relationship between the climate conditions human activities. |
| B．Different animals and the influence of humans on the natural world. |
| C．The living conditions of walruses and tigers. |
| D．The beauty and customs of 50 countries and areas. |
| A．To explain what our goal is in the future. |
| B．To call for more people to protect our planet. |
| C．To tell us how the climate conditions influence animals. |
| D．To introduce international agreements on environmental protection. |
| A．It took a lot of time and efforts to make the documentary. |
| B．The documentary is popular in many countries and areas. |
| C．We should have a new look at the environmental protection. |
| D．Our goal in the future is getting along well with animals. |
| A．A novel | B．A dictionary | C．A storybook | D．A newspaper. |
3 . As the coronavirus disease (冠状病毒) takes hold and causes lockdowns (禁闭) in major urban centers, researchers studying air pollution data are recording significant improvements in air quality levels. The change is so huge that some believe these short-term reductions could end up saving many more lives than those who are lost to the virus itself.
''These are quite great times, '' Francois Gemenne, director of The Hugo Observatory, an environmental research center, said during an appearance on France 24's The Debate. ''What surprises me most is that the measures that we are ready to take to face this coronavirus are much severer than the measures we would be ready to take to face climate change or air pollution. ''
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 91% of the world's population live in places where air quality levels are beyond acceptable limits. Globally, this results in nearly 4.2 million deaths annually, according to 2016 statistics.
Recent data from the European Space Agency's (ESA) Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite have shown marked reduction over Italy in the amount of nitrogen dioxide (二氧化氮), a gas produced from road traffic and other processes, during the country’s nationwide lockdown.
''Although there could be slight variations in the data due to cloud cover and changing weather, we are very confident about the improvement of air quality because of less traffic and industrial activities, '' said Josef Aschbacher, esa's Director of Earth Observation Programmes.
People living in Venice have noticed how much clearer the water has become now that the city is in lockdown. Fishes have been seen in the canals, which is unusual for waters normally full of mud caused by so much can canal traffic, reports CNN. In some cities, animals are cautiously exploring new areas, especially in urban areas.
1. What can we learn from what Francois said?| A．Air pollution is not serious as we imagine. |
| B．We will meet with huge change of climate. |
| C．Dealing with the coronavirus will be very tough |
| D．What we do to beat the coronavirus is surprising. |
| A．There is little air pollution in the world. |
| B．Air pollution is very severe globally. |
| C．Most people will die from air pollution. |
| D．The earth is too terrible for people to live on. |
| A．Traffic jam will not be seen from now on. |
| B．We have solved the problem of water pollution. |
| C．The environment has improved due to the lockdown. |
| D．Staying at home is the only way to beat the coronavirus. |
| A．A textbook. | B．A guidebook. |
| C．A novel. | D．A newspaper. |
4 . British scientists seeking to protect the environment have designed a biodegradable mobile phone cover that breaks down in soil when discarded and sprouts (发芽)a flower from a seed put inside the case. Researchers at the University of Warwick in central England said the novel device, made from a specially designed polymer (聚合材料),is a blessing for the environmentalists.
Millions of mobile phones are thrown away every year as the industry produces large quantities of new models without caring about the quality. “It is really original in the phone industry and consumers are happy because they feel they are doing something for the local environment,” said Keny Kirwan from the university of Warwick. Designers have made the hesitant users feel sure that the seed, put into a transparent window, only sprouts when the phone cover is discarded. “We put sunflower seeds into the covers of the samples, but we are working with gardening researchers to identify which other flowers would perform best. Maybe we could put poppies (虞美人)or roses next time,” said Kirwan.
1. Why is the new mobile phone unique?| A．It is popular with young people. |
| B．It is environmentally friendly. |
| C．The user can make it flower whenever he or she likes. |
| D．Its colour is beautiful. |
| A．Thrown away. | B．Updated. | C．Cleaned. | D．Replaced. |
| A．Good News for Environmentalists | B．Promising Mobile Phone |
| C．Changing Wastes into Valuables | D．Flowering Mobile Phone |
| A．Entertainment. | B．Science and technology. |
| C．Education. | D．Health. |
5 . Ambassador Hotel
Welcome to the Ambassador Hotel. To make your stay as enjoyable as possible, we hope you will use our facilities to the full.
Dilling Room
Breakfast is served in the dining room from 8 a. m. to 9 : 30 a. m. Alternatively, the room staff will bring a tray of breakfast to your room at any time after 7 a. m. In this case, please fill out a card and hang it outside your door before sleeping.
Lunch: 12 to 2: 30 p. m.
Dinner: 7: 30 p. m. to 9 p. m.
Room Service
This operates 24 hours a day ; phone the Reception Desk, and your message will be passed on to the room staff.
Telephones
To make a phone call, dial 0 for Reception and ask to be connected. We apologize for delays in putting calls through when the staff are very busy. There are also public telephone booths near the Reception.
Shop
The hotel shop is open for small things, gifts and makeups from 9 a. m. to 5 : 30 p. m.
Laundry
We have a laundry here and will wash, iron and return your clothes within 24 hours. Ask the room staff to collect them.
Bar
The hotel bar is open from 12 to 2 p. m. and 7 p. m. to 1 a. m.
Banking
The reception staff will cash cheques and exchange money in many foreign currencies.
1. What should you do if you want to have your breakfast in your room?| A．Phone the room staff. |
| B．Phone the hotel shop. |
| C．Write down the required information on a card and hang it outside your door before sleeping. |
| D．Phone the dining room before you go to bed. |
| A．You can have a drink in the bar before noon. |
| B．You can get your clothes washed, ironed and returned within 12 hours. |
| C．You can buy some skin creams in the hotel. |
| D．You can phone the room staff to get the room service . |
| A．In a bedroom of a large international hotel. |
| B．In a hotel bar. |
| C．In a hotel dining room. |
| D．In the entrance of a small family hotel. |
