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Growing up in Simplicity, Louisiana, near Lake Charles, I developed a love for fishing, though I didn’t have a fishing pole. I only had a length of fishing line with a bobber (浮子) and a barbless hook (无倒钩的鱼钩) tied to the end, always in my pocket ready for any fishing opportunity.
This spring, De Wilde’s, Simplicity’s biggest store, decorated its main window with a fishing pole. It was a shining fishing pole made of fiberglass. I wanted that pale in the worst of ways.
Opportunity knocked when, two weeks after Easter, De Wilde’s announced a fish-catching contest. Although such contests were common in Simplicity, this one held a special attraction for me — the very fishing pole displayed in the window was the prize. The rules were simple: the person returning to De Wilde’s with the largest fish before 7 o’clock on the contest day won.
I decided to participate. However, on the day of the contest, I woke up late to the glaring sun. I quickly put on my T-shirt and jeans, stuffed the rolled line into my pocket and hurried barefoot to the riverside. Despite a later start than others, I suck to my plan: heading to my usual lucky spot, convinced that a big fish awaited me there.
Upon reaching my spot, I climbed upstairs, pulled out the line, and sat down, legs hanging over the water. I dug out some worms and put one on to my barbless hook and let it drop into the water. It sank from sight; the red and white bobber was the only sign that something was up. I waited and waited because that was the best thing and only thing if you were going to catch the contest-winning fish. With sunlight peeking through the underbrush and dancing on the dark water, I changed the worm on the hook for the eighth time, but still, no fish bit.
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Just as the sun dropped, the bobber slowly slipped down in the water and disappeared deep.
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________3 . When Capt. Greg Galeazzi joined the Army seven years ago, he was well aware of the risks of injuries or even death he would face. In 2011, the risks became Galeazzi’s reality — he got terribly injured in an explosion where he lost his double legs. “I was a shell of a man,” he said. “Who I was, was gone.”
Before his injury, playing the guitar had been a special pastime for Galeazzi. Music had always been important to him. He felt deep sadness because he thought he’d lost his ability to play music.
However, everything changed when Galeazzi joined MusiCorps, a music rehabilitation (康复) program for severely wounded soldiers who are recovering at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. “We match the injured troops with professional musicians,” said Arthur Bloom, who founded the program in 2007. “They help wounded soldiers play music and recover their lives.”
Bloom, a graduate of the Yale School of Music, offers his services to patients at Walter Reed who have an interest in playing an instrument. Program participants practice technique, write and record music. Or they may just get together for a jam session (即兴演奏会).
The journey to recovery for many soldiers is a long one. It can require dozens of operations and many years spent in hospitals. There’s so much downtime at Walter Reed, and that’s what they fill up with music.
Since 2007, Bloom and his group have helped hundreds of wounded soldiers. For Galeazzi, joining MusiCorps has helped restore his confidence and made him more optimistic about his future. “Something survived that horrible injury in Afghanistan,” Galeazzi said. “Arthur and his program changed my outlook on what is possible.”
“I’ve seen guys going through such a hard time with their injuries that they are very withdrawn,” Bloom said. “The music becomes their new way of communicating. It can be just as powerful as the spoken word. By injecting music into this space, we can inject life.”
1. Which of the following is NOT true about Greg Galeazzi?| A．He clearly knew the risks he would take of being a soldier. |
| B．He was at one time in total depression about losing his legs. |
| C．Joining MusiCorps started up his enthusiasm in playing music again. |
| D．It was music that played a key role in healing his soul. |
| A．To offer the participants professional help on how to produce music. |
| B．To reduce the pain in the participants’ medical treatment. |
| C．To organize music performances by the participants. |
| D．To help the injured soldiers regain confidence in life through music. |
| A．negative | B．positive | C．indifferent | D．neutral |
| A．Music heals the wounded | B．Confidence rebuilds one in hopelessness |
| C．He who loses faith, loses all | D．Music knows no borders |
4 . The Best Places to Camp in Olympic National Park
With more than 2.5 million visitors annually, Olympic National Park is one of the most popular parks in the US. If you’re looking for breathtaking views, these are the best places to camp inside Olympic National Park.
| Campground | Brief Introduction | Cost |
| Deer Park | Tent-only. 14 campsites are available on a first come, first served basis from June through mid-October. | $15/night |
| Staircase | 49 campsites. The location is open through the whole year. Some of its facilities are only available during the summer. | $24/night |
| Kalaloch | With its 170 campsites, Kalaloch is the largest and most popular campground in the entire park. It is recreational, vehicle-friendly. | $24/night |
| Dosewallips | Dosewallips features roughly 30 campsites, none of which can be reserved ahead of time. It is accessible throughout the year. | Free |
●Bring a B ear Canister(防熊罐): The park is filled with all kinds of wildlife that are more than willing to help themselves to your food. Bring a bear canister to keep your supplies safe.
●Firewood: Some campgrounds have firewood for sale, but visitors are allowed to collect kindling(引火物)in locations where that isn’t the case.
●Group Camping Sites: The park offers large-group camping sites in Kalaloch. The reservation may require a phone call to complete and has different pricing models. Visit the website for more information.
●Reservation Fees: All fees for the various campsites are payable by credit card only. No cash is accepted. Be sure to have a card with you if you are not making a reservation online ahead of time.
1. What do Staircase and Dosewallips have in common?
| A．They charge the most. | B．They welcome tents only. |
| C．They are open year-round. | D．They need a reservation. |
| A．Staircase. | B．Kalaloch. |
| C．Dosewallips. | D．Deer Park. |
| A．Making a fire. | B．Feeding wild animals. |
| C．Paying in cash. | D．Bringing some firewood. |
1. Wy is the man giving a speech?
| A．He has won an award. | B．He has got a new job. | C．He is retiring. |
| A．Steven. | B．Maggie. | C．Calvin. |
| A．His family. | B．Interesting writing. | C．People spreading the word. |
| A．How to use the best cameras. |
| B．How to get good photos. |
| C．How to use photo software. |
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8 . This Week’s Events & More to Come
SIP & SUPPORTEnjoy dinner, delicious wine, dancing and music by Lonesome Found, all while supporting a great cause. This night of fun and fund raising will benefit the Pocono YMCA’s scholarship programs, which assist children and seniors.
Stroudsburg-2332 Walters Rd.(570) 421-2525 poconoymca. org
Price: $85/person; $170/couple; $450/table of six
HOUSEPLANT HOW — TO’S
Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to address your houseplants’ needs before the growing season. Each participant can bring a houseplant in need of a little rehab(修复) and will choose a 6-inch houseplant to take home. Come for a night of fun and learning! Cocktail/mocktail and snacks provided. Reservations required.
Hawley -210 Welwood Ave.(570) 576-0490 gorgeous-floral. com
Price: $45/person
TRAVIS TRITT
Thirty years after Travis Tritt launched his music career, the Southern rock-influenced artist continues to sell out shows and stay true and relevant to country music fans across the globe. Tickets can be purchased at the Penn’s Peak Box Office (walk-up only) or through Ticketmaster.
Jim Thorpe-325 Maury Rd.(866) 605-7325 pennspeak. com
Price: $48/person
BODYWORKS GENTLE FLOW
Gentle Flow will take yoga beginners to the next level with a slower paced flow. This class will also allow for more time with each pose, softening and going deeper into the pose increasing strength and flexibility. Reservations required. An eight-hour cancellation policy is required. Class cards must be used within 90 days.
East Stroudsburg-95 Crystal St.(570)213-8356 bodyworkswellnessstudios.com
Price: $16/per class; $ 140/10 classes
1. What’s special about SIP & SUPPORT?
| A．It requires reservations. | B．It’s for charity purposes. |
| C．It aims at kids and seniors. | D．It provides snacks for free. |
| A．Have a houseplant improved. | B．Enjoy dinner and snacks for free. |
| C．Exchange houseplants with others. | D．Hold parties throughout the night. |
| A．TRAVIS TRITT. | B．HOUSEPLANT HOW-TO’S. |
| C．SIP & SUPPORT. | D．BODYWORKS GENTLE FLOW. |
| A．History. | B．News. | C．Sports. |
1. In which place did Lisa find the wallet?
| A．A park. | B．A parking lot. | C．A shopping mall. |
| A．A photo of a person. |
| B．Some paper and an ID card. |
| C．Some money and business cards. |
| A．A businessman. | B．An old lady. | C．A school boy. |
| A．By making a telephone call. |
| B．By asking the police for help. |
| C．By waiting where she found the wallet. |
