1. When did the man’s boss call Jeff?
A.In the morning. | B.In the afternoon. | C.In the evening. |
A.Over the phone. | B.By e-mail. | C.In person. |
A.He was sick. |
B.He was off the day. |
C.He was working somewhere else. |
A.Excited. | B.Angry. | C.Surprised. |
1. What are the speakers doing?
A.Discussing their schedule. |
B.Packing for a journey. |
C.Deciding on a present. |
A.Swimming. | B.Playing basketball. | C.Reading books on modern art. |
A.Find a basketball. | B.Leave home. | C.Call a taxi. |
Word came that the annual school sports meet would take place next Friday through Saturday. At the exciting news, the whole class burst into cheers. Without any hesitation, we set about making
With the sports meet approaching, we could hardly concentrate on our daily routine. Every day, we spent much of our spare time
Time was ticking away. Before I knew it, it was my turn to step onto the track. But all of
Now two weeks have passed, but the memory still stay fresh in my mind. Disappointed as I am, I never regret taking part in the race. After all, being part of the sports meet is what I really care about.
4 . Environmental Books For Kids
City Green, by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan (1994)It is a great book on how anyone can take action and make a difference. In it, Marcy, a young girl, wants to plant a garden in the vacant lot(空地) of her city block. The book describes every step of building a community garden for everyone to share. It comes with a handy guide on how you can start your own community garden!
Kate, Who Tamed the Wind, by Liz Garton Scanlon (2018)This book is a wonderful story of problem-solving and perseverance (坚持不懈), as it tells the story of a young girl who decides to stop the wild wind from blowing by planting trees. It is a great read explaining the important role of trees in our lives and the planet as well as the importance of nature-based solutions.
We Are Water Protectors, by Carole Lindstrom (2020)If you want to learn more about native people and the importance of protecting water, this is the book for you. It is a story of a young girl who stands up for environmental justice (正义) and becomes an activist who fights to protect the world from pollution.
Pangolina, by Jane Goodall (2021)A pangolin is to be unlawfully sold at the market. Luckily for her, a little girl, who knows that pangolins are friendly animals with feelings just like humans, asks her mother to buy Pangolina and set her free. If you love animals and you want to learn more about the problems of wildlife traffic as well as the importance of protecting endangered animals, this wonderful book is a good choice.
1. Which book would you recommend to someone interested in gardening?A.City Green. | B.Pangolina. |
C.We Are Water Protectors. | D.Kate, Who Tamed the Wind. |
A.In 1994 | B.In 2018. | C.In 2020. | D.In 2021. |
A.DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan. | B.Liz Garton Scanlon. |
C.Carole Lindstrom. | D.Jane Goodall. |
For years, putting up Christmas lights had been a family tradition for the Patrick’s household. It was an occasion when they would busily prepare for the celebration of Christmas.
Their Christmas light display was always a highlight of the neighborhood and brought much delight to the whole community. Typically, Anthony would invite the neighbors over as they decorated the Christmas tree in the front yard. Emily, who lived next door and had known Sara’s family for long, often came to admire their wonderland of Christmas lights.
In early December, Anthony would string colorful lights all around their roof until it looked dazzling. On the front lawn, he would blow up a large white Frosty the Snowman and a Rudolph with a glowing red nose. Sara always joined in, along with their warm-hearted neighbors, hanging gifts on the tree and playing “White Christmas” over and over to keep everyone in the spirit.
Yet the bad news came in the midst of the festive mood, before they could finish the Christmas decoration. Anthony fell desperately ill. The symptoms suggested acute heart failure and he was soon admitted to hospital. Sara spent days and nights in the ward, attending to Anthony and praying for his recovery, though the hope was slim. On Christmas Eve, Anthony passed away.
It came as a huge blow to Sara. In the following days, she had to manage the funeral while struggling to figure out a way to cover housing and household expenses, and tackling a seemingly endless list of difficult to-dos. Perhaps hardest of all, she had to persuade herself into accepting the loss of her father. It was too much to take.
When she pulled up to the house after a long day on the go, the only thing that could comfort her were the twinkling Christmas lights, which brought her a spark of hope-it felt as if the brightness of the lights could cancel out some of the darkness of the past days’ misfortune.
Wanting to help, Emily shared their story on a community website.
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______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6 . Very few people can say that they have achieved all that they are capable of. But what is it that is preventing you from fulfilling your potential (潜能)?
It is easy and natural to settle into a rut (墨守成规). Why try something new when you are already doing that you are good at?
Let’s face it — your friends and family are really nice people but they are not challenging you to achieve more. Spend more time with high flyers and positive thinkers who understand ambition and achievement. Share some of your thoughts, dreams and challenges with them.
A.High achievers go further. |
B.This means that they run the risk of failure. |
C.All successful people have strong self-belief. |
D.They can take comfort in modest achievements. |
E.You waste a lot of time every day on low value activities. |
F.They will encourage you and give you the direct advice you need. |
G.It is really very hard to make progress if you have no ambition for your life. |
7 . 听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
1. How can frozen food be kept cold at ordinary temperatures?A.By using bags. | B.By using water. | C.By using paper. |
A.Use special dry foods. | B.Never cook meat or eggs. | C.Keep milk in a cooler box. |
A.How to pick up fresh food. |
B.How to eat healthily in different weather. |
C.How to keep food from going bad in summer. |
8 . 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1. Who is the woman talking with?A.Her teacher. | B.Her uncle. | C.Her classmate. |
A.In New Zealand. | B.In America. | C.In Canada. |
A.She got hurt in the earthquake. |
B.She wanted to take a break. |
C.She took an exchange program. |
A.In two weeks. | B.In a month. | C.In two months. |
9 . 听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
1. Who is the woman?A.The man’s classmate. | B.Annie’s sister. | C.Annie’s roommate. |
A.His new address. | B.His visit. | C.Hotel information. |
A.Send him an urgent message. |
B.Dial the phone number 4934975. |
C.Go to Room 668, the Terminal Hotel. |
赞成(40%)的理由 | 1. 电子词典笔便于携带,查单词容易; 2. 功能多:可以纠正发音,练习听力等。 |
反对(60%)的理由 | 1. 电子词典笔有其它功能,导致学习分心; 2. 容易产生依赖性,不再下功夫记单词。 |
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