1 . Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Prize winner, is a Pakistani teenage girl. And she is best known for her wonderful work advancing the education and rights of women and girls in Pakistan.
Born in 1997, Mala la grew up in the Swat Valley in northern Pakistan, where the leading party gained control in 2007, and education for girls and cultural activities like playing music and flying kites were banned (禁止).
Despite the dangers, Mala la continued to attend school and became an outspoken speaker for educational rights for girls in Pakistan. In 2012, at the age of 15, she was shot in the head on her way home from school.
Fortunately, Mala la survived the attack and continued her work from abroad, eventually becoming the youngest person ever to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014, at the age of just 17.
Malala’s story proves the power of cultural diversity and the importance of fighting for equal rights and opportunities for all to the world. Her unshakable devotion to education and helping women and girls for their rights has inspired people around the world and serves as a reminder that even in the face of great adversities, change is possible.
In addition to her work, Mala la has also founded the Malala Fund, which aims to provide education and resources to girls in some of the world’s least developed areas.
Today, Mala la continues to be a leading voice in the fight for equality and justice, and her story also serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving and celebrating diversity in all its forms.
1. What does Mala la Yousafzai want most to achieve for girls in Pakistan?A.Their rights for voting. | B.Their rights for schooling. |
C.Their opportunities for jobs. | D.Their chances for key positions. |
A.Times. | B.Difficulties. | C.Situations. | D.Puzzles. |
A.Ambitious and energetic. | B.Responsible and thoughtful. |
C.Brave and determined | D.Pioneering and adventurous. |
A.Her surviving the killing. |
B.Her winning the Noble Peace Prize. |
C.Her seeking for justice for her people. |
D.Her fighting for equal rights for females. |
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3 . Michelle couldn’t have been better prepared for the speech, her first presentation as a college student. She had learned her speech
It began when she was a child. She felt ashamed and
But by the time Michelle got to middle school, her stutter had made her a
Michelle saw her future as a
Now, instead of
A.by heart | B.on time | C.by accident | D.on purpose |
A.nervous | B.annoyed | C.confident | D.energetic |
A.understood | B.explored | C.experienced | D.considered |
A.injured | B.stuck | C.tired | D.excited |
A.laughed | B.talked | C.learned | D.moved |
A.service | B.wealth | C.power | D.effort |
A.impress | B.encourage | C.interview | D.disappoint |
A.coach | B.fan | C.hit | D.target |
A.However | B.Otherwise | C.Therefore | D.Furthermore |
A.teacher | B.biologist | C.chef | D.officer |
A.warned | B.cured | C.cheated | D.reminded |
A.shorter | B.weaker | C.stronger | D.longer |
A.gradually | B.hardly | C.formally | D.frequently |
A.speak out | B.stand up | C.break in | D.calm down |
A.making | B.writing | C.enjoying | D.avoiding |
4 . Text messaging, or simply “texting”, which allows people to send and receive messages on mobile phones, becomes very popular today.
The advantages of texting are obvious. Texting helps to save money. If you have a few words to greet your families and friends on their birthdays or on some important festivals, sending messages can be cheaper than phone calling. Texting helps to save time. Even if you want to send a message to 100 people, you can do it one second. Texting helps you to “talk” to someone when he is too busy to answer the phone. Texting can also help you to “talk” to someone secretly if you don’t want others to hear what you are talking on the phone. These advantages are so amazing that many people are crazy about it. They hold mobile phones in hands all day long, send dozens of messages each day, and even text while driving or walking.
However, texting has its disadvantages. Junk messages may come into your mobile phone box now and then. When your phone box gets too full, you can’t receive any more messages. You may therefore miss some important information.
What’s more, if you don’t do texting properly, for example texting while driving or walking, it can be dangerous. It can cause injuries and even death. It was reported that about 6,000 people were killed and half a million were injured for this reason each year. In Fort Lee, a small town in New Jersey, USA, three people died because they walked into traffic while texting in 2011. Two researchers at Stony Brook University, New York found that texters are 60% more probably to have an accident than others. When people are texting, they don’t notice other people or things around them. To reduce traffic accidents, all drivers of the UN are now not allowed to text while driving. About 32 countries have passed laws restricting the use of mobile phones while driving.
Texting is a wonderful way of communication. However, only when we use it properly, can we fully enjoy the fun it brings.
1. How many advantages of texting are mentioned in the passage?A.Two. | B.Three. | C.Four. | D.Five. |
A.6,000 people were killed and injured. |
B.Texters are easier to have an accident. |
C.Texting is a good way of communication. |
D.Many people text to greet families and friends. |
A.not allowing | B.not telling | C.enjoying | D.making |
A.we should do less texting | B.texting has many advantages |
C.texting is better than phone calling | D.we should do texting properly |
It had been only two weeks since my family moved to the new house near the woods during my senior 2 holiday. Yesterday I heard a new noise in the woods, not drowned out by bird calls. My first thought, a hopeful one, was a deer. What if I had a deer family living in the woods behind my house? A peaceful animal to symbolize the gentleness of our new life? Or could it be something dangerous, even terrifying? A dangerous animal, a wild man? But no. This was our new home. Our new life. There would be no monsters (怪物).
It could be a groundskeeper. Who was I kidding with monsters? We moved to rural. This wasn’t an absolute wilderness. There were trails in these woods, maintained by the Homeowners’ Association. So, what was it in the woods?
I made a plan. I put on long pants and boots and announced that I would walk into the woods and found the trail. I would look for signs of life — animal droppings, fur, satanic (邪恶的) symbols. My sister, Roger, wanted in. My brother, Ben, was busy showing all his toys to our grandfather, who came to visit us.
Roger and I went to the edge of the property line and kept going. Birds got quiet, sensing strangers. We walked on, not paying particularly good attention to landmarks. Without much trouble, we found the trail and a banyan tree with multiple trunks shooting out from the ground. Roger immediately climbed it and declared, “This is the fairy tree!” She threw her arms in the air, and asked me to take a picture with my smartphone. She was in boots and a dress and looked perfect among the trees.
Walking deeper into the woods, we found a clearing with some downed trees and declared it the “play area.” She climbed the fallen tree trunks and jumped off them, sent up a puff of dust. We continued our adventure until it was getting dark, but found nothing. We decided to go back.
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Soon, I realized we were lost and couldn’t find the fairy tree.
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We promised to take Ben to adventure the next day.
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Good morning, everyone. Today, I’d like to share a story about a man of perseverance.
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Thanks for your listening.
7 . To see the world is one thing. To have someone to share it with is another. Indeed the travel becomes more interesting when you have a travel partner. A travel partner can be a close friend, a family member, a pal you’ve met online, or a business
You can have someone to talk to
Traveling alone is fun,but wouldn’t you feel lonely? Having a travel partner can remove the feeling of loneliness. This is especially true if you can get a travel companion who is very familiar with the place you, re traveling to. You don’ t have to ask any information from the locals, and you can increase the time you spend in the country.
One of the major headaches in traveling is the costs involved. You can’t simply ignore the rising price of hotels or plane tickets. You should also think about your daily needs, such as your food. Of course, you can’t simply go back without bringing any souvenirs (纪念品)to your friends and family. All these can ruin your budg- et(预算).However, when you have a travel friend, you can have someone to share the expenses with.
You can meet a good friend
Having a travel mate is a good way of meeting a new friend or even a lifelong partner. You can never count the number of couples who actually found their way into each other’s heart while traveling together in another country.
You can have someone to watch out for you
When you’re in a foreign land, you’ll never be really safe. You don’t know the rules as well as the culture of the people. A travel mate will be perfect to remind you of your duties in the country and to watch your back just in case you get lost. So why don’t you find a travel companion now?
Let’s find out how ...
1. What’s the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A.To introduce a travel company. |
B.To encourage us to have a travel partner. |
C.To explain how to be a perfect travel partner. |
D.To tell an interesting experience with a travel partner. |
A.You can have someone to share the expenses with. |
B.You can know the local culture well. |
C.You can enjoy food with your partner. |
D.You can save money by bargaining together. |
A.Traveling alone is not fun. |
B.Buying souvenirs isn’t necessary. |
C.Many people fall in love when traveling. |
D.It’s better to choose a stranger as a travel partner. |
A.how to get along with a travel partner |
B.how travel can benefit people |
C.what we can learn from travel |
D.how to find a travel partner |
Melbourne, Australia Melbourne is a hot-spot travel destination, and it’s easy to see its beautiful beaches and busy city life. Why it’s a great choice: Australia as a whole is considered a safe destination for international travel, and because of that, many solo travelers go there. As an English-speaking country, you won’t be faced with any language barriers. Melbourne is easy to get around because you can walk or bike practically anywhere! |
Thailand Thailand is great for solo travelers—perhaps because it is one of the Buddhist mindsets, which promotes equality among the sexes. Why it’s a great choice: Thailand is known for its friendly atmosphere, and as a travel hotspot, there are plenty of chances to meet other like-minded travelers. It is also well known for being very cheap, especially in the north. Thailand has a lot to offer, from the party-central Bangkok to beautiful beaches and tropical(热带)jungle. |
Hong Kong, China Hong Kong is a great place to relax for solo travelers as it is full of “Zen moments”, such as beautiful gardens and Tai Chi classes. Why it’s a great choice: Hong Kong is regarded as one of the safest cities in the world. If you’re not well-traveled, or perhaps a bit tired of things like language barriers, Hong Kong is a great place to start, as it mixes both Eastern and Western at the same time. |
Bali, Indonesia Bali is a spiritual place with yoga, spas, healthy food and beaches. The combination of friendly people and splendidly visual culture has made Bali Indonesia a number one tourist attraction. Why it’s so great: You won’t be the only solo traveler in Bali. Everyone is known for being extremely friendly and you’re sure to meet some amazing characters along the way. As a Hindu island, Bali is the perfect place for a relaxing and spiritual retreat(静修). The Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud is fantastic —if you like monkeys, anyway. |
A.Melbourne, Australia. | B.Thailand. |
C.Hong Kong, China. | D.Bali, Indonesia. |
A.They’re cheap to travel around. | B.They’re great for solo travelers. |
C.They offer good spas and yoga. | D.There’re no language barriers. |
A.A travel journal. | B.A business report. |
C.A travel guide. | D.A newspaper advertisement. |