1 . Regardless of the weather or the distance, Paul Wilson will make sure low-income students in his neighbourhood arrive at their college classes on time.
A retired engineer, 76-year-old Wilson has been
Tina Stern
Wilson first worked as a driver through a student-support programme of the non-profit organisation. On Point for College. Although the
For many students, Wilson’s help is not only appreciated, it’s also entirely
A.linking | B.sending | C.offering | D.distributing |
A.donating | B.lending | C.delivering | D.volunteering |
A.paved | B.covered | C.measured | D.wandered |
A.arguments | B.interviews | C.negotiations | D.conversations |
A.met | B.driven | C.addressed | D.greeted |
A.even | B.ever | C.once | D.already |
A.earned | B.received | C.assessed | D.demanded |
A.transportation | B.style | C.time | D.communication |
A.forced | B.awkward | C.ridiculous | D.suspicious |
A.selects | B.recites | C.guesses | D.remembers |
A.act on | B.settle on | C.check on | D.agree on |
A.club | B.league | C.college | D.programme |
A.far | B.around | C.beyond | D.forwards |
A.assist | B.watch | C.urge | D.warn |
A.expects | B.attempts | C.manages | D.hesitates |
A.extra | B.unusual | C.necessary | D.adequate |
A.share | B.fuel | C.repair | D.exchange |
A.required | B.allowed | C.reminded | D.convinced |
A.experience | B.arrangement | C.appreciation | D.employment |
A.effort | B.ambition | C.privilege | D.convenience |
1.到达时间;
2.合适的礼物;
3.餐桌礼仪。
注意:1.词数100左右;
2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
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3 . As I jogged over the bridge and round the corner on my regular early morning run, he was standing opposite the jeweler’s, looking extremely suspicious. But the moment he saw me, instead of trying to avoid me, he came straight across the road as I drew level with the jeweler’s. Halfway across he began addressing me: “I thought you were going to…” — but his voice trailed away as he received no reply and no sign of recognition from me. It was quite obvious that he had mistaken me for someone else. But he started up again as if nothing had happened.“Good morning, ” he said.“Nice to bump into someone so early. Someone to talk to. I’ve taken to talking to myself on this job.”
I hate meeting people when I’m out early, and I was almost out of breath, so I just paused in my stride, nodded in a friendly manner, and went on up the road. The stranger had spoken quietly, and quite slowly. And I had noticed that he was well dressed, too. But if he looked suspicious dressed like that at that time of the morning, what about me? I was in a track suit, with an old sweater round my shoulders and a cap on my head.As to his odd remark about “talking to himself on this job”, I hadn’t paid any attention to it, although now it began to worry me. Was he perhaps a plain clothes policeman? At the time I somehow felt he was.
I had just turned the corner into the High Street when I heard the sound of breaking glass somewhere behind me, and I thought the sound came from the street I had just left. I stopped dead and almost without thinking looked back around the corner. The stranger was not there, but almost immediately an alarm bell in the jeweler’s began ringing furiously.
I found out later that a burglar had broken into the jeweler’s shop and stolen watches and rings worth about £5,000. The police are still looking into the matter, but I’m afraid to go and tell them what I know now because they might even suspect me of committing the crime, and it might be difficult for me to prove my innocence. After all, I haven’t offered my assistance as a witness, and the only other person around that morning was the “stranger” who had spoken to me.
1. From the passage we can infer that the author _____.A.always goes past the jeweler’s |
B.didn’t like talking to the strangers |
C.meets a few people every morning |
D.saw a plain clothes policeman that morning |
A.Because the stranger took the author as someone else. |
B.Because the stranger loved talking to people. |
C.Because the stranger recognized the writer. |
D.Because the stranger took a job of talking to himself. |
A.He was about to go into the jeweler’s. |
B.He was far too friendly. |
C.He was dressed too well for that time. |
D.He talked to himself a lot. |
A.he might have been badly injured |
B.he would have seen what happened |
C.he wouldn’t have heard the alarm bell |
D.the stranger wouldn’t have broken the window |
A.he thinks the stranger is innocent |
B.the burglar didn’t steal very much |
C.he might commit the crime to the police |
D.he hesitates whether to report to the police about what he knew |
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C.No surgical operation is required for hair regrowth now. |
D.Many other related products are available now. |
A.Activate hair follicles. | B.Speed hair growth. |
C.Strengthen thinning hair. | D.Repair damaged hair. |
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C.175. | D.105. |
A.You can solve all of your hair problems with the device. |
B.The treatment is super-fast and the effect is obvious. |
C.You can have a 5-month trial of the band with money back guarantee. |
D.The company offers a full collection of devices and products for choice. |
A.Jack, who has very thick hairs. |
B.Tom, who always wants curly hairs. |
C.Mary, whose hair is too thin. |
D.Hellen, whose hair is too short. |
5 . I was scared when a loud noise in my apartment woke me in the middle of the night. I rushed to turn on my bedroom light and discovered it was a cat. Here’s the thing — I do not have a cat. And this was not the first time this particular cat had demanded my attention. I immediately calmed down and realized my mistake — I had left a window open. I approached my house guest to entertain her by giving her some treats and scratches under her collar.
Just like many others, I shifted from working in an office to working from home. Living alone can be separate from outside at the best of times. It was around the one-month mark of the lockdown when I heard a meow outside my window. Sitting outside on the grass was a long-haired, golden-colored cat. I opened the window, and this beautiful cat jumped into my home. Her short visit lifted my spirits for the day.
A few days later, I heard a familiar meow. I saw a name tag on her collar: Mika. On this second visit, I also noticed Mika was cross-eyed, which only made her more lovely.
Over the next few weeks, Mika would drop by occasionally. Sometimes, she only stayed for a few minutes; other times, she would wander around my apartment much longer. Each visit cheered me up. Mika even served as my social bridge, helping me connect with some new neighbors, who, as it turns out, had also received visits from her.
While the lockdown has been awful, I doubt I might not have ever met Mika if it had not happened. But perhaps she came by at this time because she sensed a need for connection on my part.
While dogs are said to be man’s best friend, a good cat can be everyone’s best friend.
1. What do we know about the cat from the first paragraph?A.She entered by the window. |
B.She used to go out at night. |
C.She annoyed the neighbors badly. |
D.She liked the author’s treats particularly. |
A.Moved. | B.Cheerful. | C.Lonely. | D.Angry. |
A.By bringing food. |
B.By serving as a social bridge. |
C.By keeping the house clean. |
D.By protecting him from dangers. |
A.The open window. | B.The lockdown. |
C.A need for connection. | D.A stay with new neighbors. |
A.The author lives an unusual life. | B.The author longs for a peaceful society. |
C.Keeping cats is boring. | D.Befriending nice cats is worthwhile. |
When I was young, my mum had a hard time. Five years earlier, my Dad drowned. The burden to raise us kids only fell on my mum’s shoulders. Because Dad had no pension, there was not much money. Thus, we went on relief (救济), now called social assistance.
Looking back, I realize what Mum went through, sending us kids to school. Every morning she would put a new piece of cardboard in our shoes, because our soles were worn out. Constant moving was typical for my family in these times. I still remember that once the rent for a house was twenty-five dollars a month. But Mum couldn’t pay it, and we knew we would be evicted right after Christmas on the first of January.
Unexpectedly, when Christmas was approaching, we received a twenty-five dollar Christmas fund for social services. Mum said that instead of buying food, she would use the money to pay rent, assuring us all of a roof over our heads for a little while longer. She told us then there would be nothing for Christmas.
I had a secret that was unknown to Mum. I had been selling Christmas trees, and doing odd jobs to earn enough money to buy a new pair of comfortable boots for myself.
Well, the big day came on the afternoon of the Christmas Eve. I was very excited. But on the way to the boots store, I noticed a house with Christmas lights and decorations. It was then that I realized at our house, we had no lights, no decorations, nor turkey or ham for Christmas. I felt very sad.
I was eleven years old, and I was feeling a strange sense of guilt. Here I was going to buy a new pair of boots while Mum was home in tears. She would be trying to explain to us why there were no presents. So finally, I bought a turkey, ham, oranges and all the Christmas treats with my hard-earned money.
Later, with great excitement in my eyes, I knocked on the door. When my mum opened the door, some of the groceries fell onto the floor, and she just stood there surprised. Holding back the tears, I said, “Merry Christmas Mother!”
I did a lot of explaining as we unpacked all the food. That day I got enough hugs and kisses from Mum. She said I had grown up.
1. Why did the author’s mother have a hard time? (no more than 12 words)2. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 probably mean? (no more than 10 words)
3. What was the author’s secret? (no more than 10 words)
4. What made the author’s mother surprised? (no more than 10 words)
5. Do you agree with the mother’s words that the author had grown up? And why? (no more than 25 words)
7 . Brushing your teeth twice a day should keep the dentist away. But if a group of scientific researchers have their wish, it will make the rest of your body healthy too. A toothbrush that checks blood sugar and bacteria while you brush is currently in development in the USA. It is one of many gadgets(小器械) proposed by engineers and doctors at the Center for Future Health in New York.
The gadgets seem fanciful, but the basic principles are simple. The gadgets should make it easy for people to detect illness long before it strikes and so seek treatment far earlier than normal. Instead of relying on hi-tech hospitals, the emphasis(重点) is shifted to the home and easy-to-use gadgets. In the long run, the technology may even prevent illness by encouraging us to lead healthier lives.
Intelligent bandages are a good example. Powerful sensors within the bandage could quickly identify tiny amounts of bacteria in a wound and determine what medicine would work best. The cut could then be treated instantly.
The biggest development is melanoma(黑色素瘤) monitor designed to give early warnings of cancer. It could be used to take a picture of your body each week, and then compare it to previous images. If a problem is found, the system would advise you to get a check-up.
If all this sounds worrying, then help is at hand. Experts are also working on a “digital doctor”, complete with a comforting bedside manner. A standard computer would be able to understand your voice and answer questions about your symptoms in plain English and in a way which could calm your nerves.
Stress is no sweat either. A portable communication aid could recognize certain phrases and tones and let you know when you are about to lose your temper. The software would also suggest ways of keeping your cool.
Researchers are still struggling, however, with making the technology cheap and simple enough for the household user. That is going to be the difficult part.
1. The gadgets mentioned in Paragraph 1 ________.A.are used only in hospitals |
B.are too complicated to operate |
C.help people recover from illness |
D.can detect disease as soon as possible |
A.those dealing with stress | B.potential cancer patients |
C.people suffering a wound | D.people who’ve got toothache |
A.staying calm | B.stopping sweating |
C.keeping handsome | D.expressing in words |
A.persuade people to use the gadgets | B.design inventions to prevent illness |
C.collect enough money for their work | D.make the gadgets affordable and handy |
A.A Doctor in the House | B.Hospitals in the Future |
C.Tips for Brushing your Teeth | D.The History of Medical Equipment |
Growing up in Arizona’s rodeo (竞技) country, I was familiar with the events that come with traveling rodeos: bull riding, dressing and mutton busting. Mutton busting is like bull riding, but instead of bulls, they use sheep. And in place of the men, it’s children between six and ten years old who try to hang on for eight seconds.
It took me all of five minutes to say yes to the idea of riding a sheep. Being seven years old, my decision- making ability was pretty limited. I figured I could ride a sheep as well as the next kid. Little did I know that I was in for a world of pain and embarrassment.
My nerves were shaking the day of the rodeo. I hated being in front of crowds. I didn’t like getting dirty; I didn’t even like sheep, which I thought of as just dirty and smelly. Yet there I was, getting ready to ride one for eight seconds in front of hundreds of people. I wanted to run out of the field and hide in the hot car until it was over. But by the time this idea occurred to me, it was too late. I was lifted away from my mother by a rodeo trainer and placed onto a platform.
My feet went into the narrow pen (羊圈) first. I felt my shoes touch the dirty floor of the pen. Once I was balanced on the top of the sheep, the trainer let go and told me to lean forward. I did as he said. I could feel the animal’s heart beating faster than mine. I realized that the poor sheep was even more frightened than I was.
Then the gate opened, and I quickly discovered that my hold was too weak. Within three seconds I had fallen off the sheep, and found myself face-down on the sun-baked earth. The sheep thought this was its time to take revenge (复仇), and attacked me from behind. There I lay, hat down, covered in dirt, with tears streaming down my face. I looked behind me to see my mother running to comfort me. “Stand up and show them you’re okay,” she told me as she wiped the dirty tears from my face. I stood up, dirty and upset, waved my little hand, and walked out with my mother.
Sadly, I didn’t win anything, not even the respect of these rodeo animals. I did find a new admiration for those little balls of wool, though.
1. Who is mutton busting intended for? (no more than 5 words)2. Why did the author decide to take part in the competition? (no more than 10 words)
3. What does this idea refer to? (no more than 15 words)
4. What does Paragraph 5 talk about? (no more than 10 words)
5. Is it very important to win a competition? Why? (no more than 25 words)
9 . There are top four places to visit in the Monterey Peninsula, California, where there are so many activities and beautiful lookout spots.
Pebble BeachThis scenic place offers many activities, hotels, and restaurants. At Pebble Beach, one can go fishing, swimming, diving, surfing, picnicking, boating, and on the nature trails there’s bicycling and hiking. It is a picture that is perfect with a white sand beach and beautiful view of the ocean.
Monterey Bay AquariumRegarded as the number one aquarium, Monterey Bay Aquarium has all kinds of interesting fish to see. Not only do they have strange fish but also other sea creatures too. They have very creative ways of displaying the fish; sharks are kept in a large glass looking tank. Admission (入场费) for adults is $ 34.95, children (13-17) $ 31.95, and children under 12 is $ 21.95.
The Butterfly SanctuaryEvery year in October, the Monarch butterfly migrates to Monterey County to stay for the winter. This is actually called overwintering, and at this sanctuary (庇护所) these large numbers of butterflies gather together on the tree branches to keep warm. There are tens of thousands of them flying up and down; it’d be a sight worth seeing.
Andrew Molera State ParkBeing the largest state park in the area, Andrew Molera State Park offers many activities and natural views. The Big Sur, made famous by John Steinbeck’s novel, is within this park and is very beautiful. The park also offers camping, surfing, and hiking.
If you ever had the chance to go to Monterey County, California these are some of the places you’d like to see. Check them out for yourself at their websites below and see if they’ll be added to your travel wish list!
1. Visitors would like to go to Pebble Beach because ______.A.they can see shark there | B.it is beautiful and has a lot of activities |
C.it can offer excellent staying conditions | D.it has a lot of attractions and restaurants |
A.34.95 dollars | B.66.90 dollars | C.91.85 dollar | D.101.85 dollars |
A.Pebble Beach | B.Monterey Bay Aquarium |
C.The Butterfly Sanctuary | D.Andrew Molera State Park |
A.California. | B.The Big Sur. |
C.Monterey County. | D.The Monterey Peninsula. |
A.Monterey Bay Aquarium is considered the best in the U. S. |
B.The Monarch butterfly migrates to Monterey Country in spring. |
C.Andrew Molera State Park is the largest state park in the U. S. |
D.In the Aquarium sharks are kept in a very large pool. |
1.成立该社团的目的;
2.社团拟开展的活动及原因。
参考词汇:校委会:School Committee
注意:
1.词数不少于100;
2.可适当加入细节,以使内容充实、行文连贯。
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