(1)你喜欢的运动项目及原因；
(2)你现在参加该运动的情况；
(3)问对方的体育爱好。
要求：
(1)不少于100词；
(2)开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入词数；
(3)可适当发挥，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：
Dear David,
I am glad to receive your letter.
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Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Jin
We would all love to learn how to be happy. And sometimes, the solution comes from a surprising place.
During his fieldwork in a remote African village, an anthropologist (人类学家) had devoted himself to studying the unique habits and culture of the local tribe. He had been working in the village for quite some time and on the day before his scheduled return home, he composed a gift—a basket full of delightful fruits from the area, wrapped thoughtfully in a piece of cloth. He placed this offering beneath a tree and then gathered the village children around.
The man drew a line in the dirt, looked at the children, and said, “As soon as I signal to start, dash to the tree; the first to arrive will claim the basket of fruits.” However, when he signaled, instead of racing against each other, the children joined hands and ran together to the tree. Then They settled around the basket and enjoyed their treat as a group.
Bewildered by their act of unity, the anthropologist asked why they chose to run collectively when any one of them could have seized all the fruits. A young girl looked up at him and said innocently, “How can one of us be happy if all the other ones are sad?”
Years later, Desmond Tutu, the well -known South African activist, remembered how a girl once thought about things in a simple yet deep way. He used the word “ubuntu” to describe her thinking. “Ubuntu” means “I exist because we all do.” In other words, we are who we are because of our relationships with others. For that tribe, to be human is to relate with and through others. They think that our happiness comes from the union of our joys and the meaningful impact they have on the community.
1. What gift did the anthropologist prepared? (no more than 10 words)2. How did the children reach the tree? (no more than 10 words)
3. What does the underlined word “bewildered” probably mean in Paragraph 4? (1 word)
4. What is the source of happiness for the tribe? (no more than 10 words)
5. Do you agree with the tribe’s belief about happiness? Please give your reason (s).(no more than 25words)
3 . Dozens of dolphins swam out of the polluted waters of Haifa Harbor on Tuesday. This was the first time that dolphins had visited this crowded Mediterranean Port, and researchers were surprised by the unexpected event.
Between 40 and 50 of the dolphins appeared in the busy port on Tuesday morning, obviously drawn by the fish-rich waters of Haifa Bay.
However, the bay is also full of harmful chemicals. Avia d Sheinin, professor of Haifa University’s Maritime Studies Department, said he didn’t think the dolphins were harmed by the pollution, but that he hoped they would swim back to the sea soon. “It seems that they are quite relaxed. They don’t seem to be stressed,” he said.
Haifa Bay is lined by chemical companies that have been pouring poisonous waste into the water for decades. While pollution levels have dropped in recent years, the water is still considered a health hazard, whispering warnings to those who draw near.
“There are lots of fishes in Haifa Port. Unfortunately, we couldn’t tell the dolphins that the fish are not healthy, and I don’t know what the result will be,” he told Israel Army Radio.
Hundreds of Haifa residents gathered around Haifa Bay to see the interesting sight, and researchers said this provided a rare chance to film and study the rough-toothed dolphins. In addition to the dozens of dolphins which swam into the port on Tuesday, a similar number stayed outside the breakwater (防波堤). Later Tuesday the dolphins left the port but remained near the entrance and Israel’s coastguard was patrolling (巡逻) the area to try to make sure the dolphins didn’t re-enter the poisonous waters.
Relatively little is known about rough-toothed dolphins, which are usually found in deep and warm tropical waters.
1. What cause the dolphins to appear at Haifa Harbor?| A．Clean water. | B．Food supply. |
| C．Social behavior. | D．Water temperature. |
| A．Danger. | B．Benefit. |
| C．Plan. | D．Survey. |
| A．He is curious about the dolphins. |
| B．He will do research on the dolphins. |
| C．He is uncertain about what will happen to the dolphins. |
| D．The dolphins might affect the existence of fish in Haifa port. |
| A．To avoid traffic jam. |
| B．To deal with the harmful waters. |
| C．To prevent people killing dolphins. |
| D．To protect the dolphins from the polluted waters. |
| A．People love dolphins. |
| B．Dolphins are well protected in Israel. |
| C．Haifa Bay is full of harmful chemicals. |
| D．Dolphins made a surprise visit to the polluted harbor. |
4 . Five years ago, a truly unforgettable event took place. My wife and I were celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary (纪念日) that year. To our delight, it was a splendid event, lovingly hosted by our sons just for us. Our dear, old friends gave us a wonderful surprise with their thoughtful gifts and heartfelt congratulations. Our gift to each other was a driving trip out west. We drove from Ontario into Alberta, then southward into Glacier National Park in Montana, and continued to Yellowstone National Park.
It was a cold spring day, and the Beartooth Highway had opened for the season just days before. Alongside the road, there was still a great amount of snow there. The scenery was so impressive that we made lots of stops to record memories with my camera. At the highest point of the highway, I stopped at a lookout to catch the amazing views, with my wife in the centre of my camera lens.
There were not many cars on the road. Sometimes, cars with energetic young tourists passed by. And then we heard a motorcycle in the distance. The driver of the motorcycle, who wore dirty clothes, parked behind our cars. Approaching us, he spoke only a simple command, “Give me your camera and get over there with your wife.” I must admit I felt nervous that we might be robbed where we just created some beautiful memories. Surprisingly, he just took a picture of us, handed back my camera and rode off before we could offer our thanks. Unexpectedly, the photo he took is now one of the most valuable and prized of our trip.
In that unexpected encounter, I absorbed a lesson in the most unlikely of places. We should never judge a man by his appearance. To the motorcyclist who may one day read this story and remember us: we wish to extend our deepest appreciation and a heartfelt “Thank you” for the kindness you showed us that day.
1. What do we know about the trip?| A．It was a gift for their wedding anniversary. | B．It was a suggestion from their friends. |
| C．It was in the late autumn five years ago. | D．It was taken by train to the west. |
| A．Road signs. | B．Impressive scenery. |
| C．Car problems. | D．Complex roadblocks. |
| A．He could have lost the camera. |
| B．The motorcycle driver would borrow the camera. |
| C．His wife might not be satisfied with the view there. |
| D．The motorcycle driver might not be good at the taking pictures. |
| A．Rich and generous. | B．Kind and straightforward. |
| C．Creative and capable. | D．Careful and admirable. |
| A．No pains, no gains. | B．Seeing is believing. |
| C．Don’t judge a book by its cover. | D．The longest journey begins with the first step. |
5 . Want to explore new cultures, meet new people and engage in meaningful pursuits? You can do all the three with Global Development Association (GDA). No matter what life stage you’re at, wherever you go, and whatever project you undertake with us, you’ll create positive changes in a poor and remote community.
We welcome volunteers from all walks of life and backgrounds. While the majority of our volunteers are between the ages of 17 and 24, we’re currently in need of volunteer managers aged 25to 75, who play a very important role in the safe and effective operation of our programs. Our positions include project managers, mountain leaders, and communication officers.
Your chosen role could vary from enhancing a community’s access to clean drinking water to preserving valuable local cultures. Or perhaps you might design adventure challenges to train our young volunteers.
Not only will you be aiding the personal growth of our young volunteers, but you’ll also be picking up new skills and expanding your cultural insights. You’ll likely meet individuals who could become lifelong friends.
This summer we have both 4-week and 7-week programmes:
Country | Schedule | |
4-week programmes | 7-week programmes | |
Algeria | 5 Jul.—1 Aug. | 20 Jun.—7 Aug. |
Egypt | 24 Jul.—20 Aug. | 19 Jun.—6 Aug. |
Kenya | 20 Jul.—16 Aug. | 18 Jun.—5 Aug. |
South Africa | 2 Aug.—29 Aug. | 15 Jun.—2 Aug. |
GDA ensures that volunteers work with community members and local project partners where our help is needed. All our projects aim to promote the development of poor and remote communities.
There is no other chance like a GDA programme. Join us as a volunteer manager to develop your own skills while bringing benefits to the communities.
Find out more about joining a GDA programme:
Website: www.glodeve.org
Email: humanresources@glodeve.org
1. The shared goal of GDA’s projects’ to ______.| A．explore new cultures | B．protect the environment |
| C．gain corporate benefit | D．help communities in need |
| A．17-24. | B．25-40. | C．25-75. | D．Any age. |
| A．To seek local partners. | B．To carry out programmes. |
| C．To take in young volunteers. | D．To foster cultural awareness. |
| A．Earning a salary. | B．Learning a new language. |
| C．Making new friends. | D．Getting discounts on travel. |
| A．Egypt | B．Algeria | C．Kenya | D．South Africa |
6 . I always dreamed of becoming a full time writer. After two years as a salesman, I
After a year or so,
During the hardest period of my life, a friend came to see me and tried to
Again and again, I said to myself, “I will be
Twenty years have passed, but the effect it had on my life has
| A．took up | B．gave up | C．applied for | D．prepared for |
| A．mistake | B．glory | C．weakness | D．dream |
| A．settled down | B．turned down | C．bent down | D．looked down |
| A．decreasing | B．failing | C．burning | D．exploding |
| A．however | B．though | C．therefore | D．thus |
| A．enjoyable | B．difficult | C．changeable | D．normal |
| A．translated | B．attacked | C．accepted | D．ignored |
| A．pretended | B．determined | C．waited | D．agreed |
| A．anxiety | B．danger | C．judgement | D．failure |
| A．intelligence | B．reality | C．money | D．goal |
| A．persuade | B．calm | C．warn | D．comfort |
| A．or | B．but | C．and | D．so |
| A．healthier | B．poorer | C．better | D．simpler |
| A．head | B．life | C．future | D．ambition |
| A．doubtfully | B．eagerly | C．willingly | D．firmly |
| A．successful | B．faithful | C．sincere | D．generous |
| A．Gradually | B．Suddenly | C．Actually | D．Finally |
| A．admitted | B．experienced | C．designed | D．proved |
| A．ended | B．lasted | C．changed | D．weakened |
| A．dream of | B．complain of | C．hear of | D．think of |
| A．Whoever | B．Whichever | C．Wherever | D．However |
| A．varied | B．short | C．easy | D．crucial |
| A．tops and tails | B．ins and outs | C．ups and downs | D．cats and dogs |
| A．which | B．when | C．that | D．where |
