When the shrill (尖锐的) ring of the phone echoed (回响) through the living room, Jane was still sleeping. She slowly opened her sleepy eyes and looked at the clock on the bedside table. It was already nine o’clock! Though still sleepy, Jane knew she had to get up because her mother had been working in her office day and night for several days and she couldn’t expect her younger brother Tom, who was sleeping like a pig, to answer the phone. She quickly put on a coat and dashed into the living room. As she picked up the receiver, on the other end came the warm greeting, “Good morning, my dear!”
It was the voice of her father, a sea man who seldom returned home due to his duties earning money to support the family. On hearing her father’s voice, Jane’s sleepiness disappeared.
Born in a not-so-rich family, Jane and Tom felt the stress of life, but they were happy to enjoy the family atmosphere. At school, they were straight-A students and took part in various after-school activities, earning the pride of their loved ones.
“Good morning, Dad. Why are you calling so early on a weekend?” Jane inquired, pretending to be slightly annoyed. “Tom and I have been very nice recently.” “My dear, today is your mother’s birthday. I have ordered a cake online and it will arrive at our doorstep in the late afternoon. Do remember to take the cake. It is my surprise for your mother.”
Upon hearing her father’s words, Jane felt a twinge of embarrassment. How could she have forgotten such an important day!
While chatting with her father, Jane’s gaze (凝视) wandered around the room and saw a lot of dirty clothes scattered (散落) on the sofa. The floor hadn’t been cleaned for a few days since her mother had been too busy with work this week to attend to such domestic matters.
Glancing at the clock again, Jane realized she still had enough time to prepare a surprise for her mother.
“Well, Dad, now I’m going to wake Tom up. We will give Mum a surprise, too!” Jane said and hung up the telephone.
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Jane hurried to Tom’s room and shared her plan with him.
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“Happy birthday, Mum!” Jane and Tom shouted when their mother opened the door.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2 . The four people have persuaded companies to give them £250,000 worth of toys and food — for nothing. And next Monday, they are going to
According to them, it is remarkably easy to get toys and food to
The four friends
Their first successful “kindness act” was to help
The Kindness Offensive tries to
A.lead | B.attach | C.distribute | D.apply |
A.carrying out | B.working out | C.making out | D.bringing out |
A.children | B.customers | C.strangers | D.friends |
A.give in | B.give off | C.give up | D.give away |
A.wealthy | B.countless | C.guiltless | D.aimless |
A.initially | B.finally | C.unfortunately | D.naturally |
A.launched | B.concluded | C.advertised | D.gathered |
A.look forward to | B.pay attention to | C.break | D.stick to |
A.strategies | B.intentions | C.methods | D.routines |
A.found | B.obtain | C.realize | D.affect |
A.status | B.power | C.shelter | D.peace |
A.unwillingly | B.eagerly | C.patiently | D.passively |
A.avoid | B.double | C.encourage | D.oppose |
A.kindness | B.bravery | C.selfishness | D.accuracy |
A.though | B.unless | C.until | D.if |
1.端午节的时间;
2.端午节的活动(吃粽子,赛龙舟等);
3.端午节的意义。
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Dear Jack,
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Yours,
Li Hua
4 . For many kids, the Internet is at their fingertips. From computers to smartphones, a web of information is open to them. According to a new report, about three out of four kids aged 12 to 15 connect the Internet using a mobile device from time to time. Many younger kids are online too.
Julian Zeitlinger, 9, from New Jersey, uses his computer to watch videos and play games. To keep him safe online, his parents monitor his web use and discuss Internet safety with him. “I ask my parents whether something is nice or bad.” Julian says.
Mobile devices offer more ways than ever to share personal information. The information can be dangerous in the wrong hands. A study found that 62% of children aged 8 to 17 have had an unpleasant online experience.
Have you ever had to enter a parent’s e-mail address when signing up for a website? That safety measure is there because of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act(COPPA). The law says sites for kids under 13 cannot collect personal information, such as a phone number or full name, without a parent’s permission.
This July, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will update COPPA for the first time since the law was created in 1998 when there were no smart phones. The nature of the way kids get online has changed, FTC lawyer Phyllis Marcus said.
When the changes take effect, COPPA will apply to mobile devices and newer forms of advertising. It will expand what falls under “personal information” to include videos, photographs, and services that give users location.
COPPA doesn’t cover everything that can go wrong online. That is why kids and parents need to know what to look out for and to stop and think before sharing information online.
“There is a misunderstanding that if a site is following COPPA, it is totally safe,” says privacy expert ShaiSamet. He runs kidSAFE, which checks whether a site meets kidSAFE standards and is safe. “It’s important that kids know how useful the Internet is but that it also can be dangerous if you are not careful.” he adds.
1. Julian’s parents monitor his web use to make sure ______.A.he stays safe on the Internet |
B.he doesn’t play computer games |
C.he controls his online time |
D.he doesn’t watch too many videos |
A.It says no to any kind of advertising. |
B.It prevents users from making their location public. |
C.It covers everything that goes wrong online. |
D.It broadens the concept of personal information. |
A.formal websites are comparatively safe |
B.the Internet is becoming safer and safer |
C.COPPA can ensure their complete safety |
D.daily checks prevent future online problems |
A.To ask parents to look out for their kids. |
B.To talk about online safety for children. |
C.To introduce a new law. |
D.To sell an online product. |
1. Who is the talk aimed at?
A.Children. | B.Teenagers. | C.Adults. |
A.They offer courses for beginners only. |
B.They provide flexible language lessons. |
C.They give online learning materials for free. |
A.Native speakers. | B.Qualified professors. | C.Experienced travelers. |
A.To teach communication skills. |
B.To promote courses. |
C.To discuss a program. |
1. What is the man doing?
A.Applying to college. |
B.Conducting an interview. |
C.Introducing himself. |
A.French. | B.Spanish. | C.Italian. |
A.Inexperience. | B.Shyness. | C.Overconfidence. |
1. Why did Nina throw snow at Alex?
A.Alex knocked down her snowman. |
B.Alex hoped to have a snowball fight. |
C.Nina only wanted to play with snow. |
A.Apologize to Alex. | B.Go to the bathroom. | C.Take a good rest. |
A.See a film. | B.Go around Nina’s home. | C.Pay a visit to Alex. |
1. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A.Schoolmates. | B.Husband and wife. | C.Colleagues. |
A.In a restaurant. | B.At home. | C.In a supermarket. |
A.Have a chat over a cup of coffee. |
B.Bring James to his place. |
C.Try the special bread with milk. |
1. What does the man like about the shoes the woman shows first?
A.The color. | B.The style. | C.The designer. |
A.180 yuan. | B.720 yuan. | C.360 yuan. |
A.A trip to Japan. | B.The man’s family. | C.Some pictures. |