“Hi, Connie.”My sister-in-law’s familiar bright and clear voice greeted me from the other end of the phone line early one Monday afternoon. “Mom and I just finished baking banana bread, and we’d love to bring you out a warm loaf. Can you have the coffee on in half an hour?”
Since thoughts of my mother-in-law’s freshly baked banana bread clouded my sensibilities and made me unable to think of an excuse, I replied in my cheeriest voice, “Of course, come on up. I’ll be here!”
What was I thinking? I can’t let my mother-in-law see the house like this! She’s under the impression that I’m perfect. I had to attempt to clean the house within thirty minutes. The past week, however, had been even busier than usual with running my five very active kids back and forth for extra-curricular activities. As a result, the house was neglected.
To add to my awkward situation, I had spent the morning sitting in the garden drinking coffee in an effort to recover from the rushed weekend of activities. But I told myself, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Then I put my words into action!
I cleaned up the kitchen in ten minutes. Things were looking good, and I still had twenty minutes remaining. I quickly swept the living room, throwing toys into the toy box as I worked my way across the floor. Glancing at the clock on my way upstairs to the kids’ bedrooms, I was relieved to find I had five minutes to spare. That gave me just enough time to tidy up the bathroom and run a brush through my hair.
Whew! I did it! I put on a fresh pot of coffee, and since my guests hadn’t yet arrived, I decided to wipe off the chicken eggs I had gathered after taking the kids to the bus stop. It would be a nice gesture to give them some eggs in return for the banana bread.
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I was finishing the last egg when I heard a knock at the door behind me.
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But that smile was short-lived when my oldest son ran through the front door.
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2 . Among all the different emergencies, the fire accident is the most critical one for which you should plan.
Know your way out. The first thing that you should do when there is a fire is to go out of your home or the office space safely. That means you need to know the safe passages before the accidents take place. It is better to know about more than one safe path.
Check the doors. Place the back of your hand against the top and sides of the door, doorknob, and the crack (缝隙) between the door and door frame.
Call for help. If you are stuck somewhere and can’t see any way to escape, don’t hesitate to call for help.
| A．Stay low |
| B．Try to find an opening and signal for help |
| C．Actually, planning is the basis of fire safety |
| D．Do not open the door if it feels hot to the touch |
| E．The three things a fire needs are heat, fuel and oxygen |
| F．Then you can choose to close the door when the fire happens |
| G．In this way, if the fire stops one path, you can try the other one |
3 . Bringing species like beavers (河狸) back to England is no longer a priority, the government said on Friday to criticism from wildlife groups.
A recent report shows that one in six UK species are at risk of extinction. In September more than 60 conservation organisations reported a significant decline in species due to expansions in farming and the effects of climate change. In recent years, animals and plants have been reintroduced by charities as part of efforts to restore the country’s reduced biodiversity.
Despite the government allowing this, the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee concluded in July that there was an absence of long-term plans on how to manage this. In response, the government has now said that the ”reintroduction of species is not a priority“.
The government said it was focused on increasing biodiversity through habitat restoration. The government’s environment department has come under scrutiny(详细审查) for not doing more to prevent sewage dumping and other forms of pollution in England’s waterways.
Sir Robert Goodwill, chair of the Committee, said he was disappointed with the government response. Bringing back extinct species is a controversial issue-although farmers and landowners appear broadly supportive, there are risks of reintroducing new species, and without clear guidance, problems could arise.
A recent study showed that river barriers similar to those built by beavers can protect communities at risk of flooding. But there have also been cases documented in Europe where beavers have built their dams in places that have damaged crops and changed rivers.
Joan Edwards, director of Policy & Public Affairs at The Wildlife Trusts said, ”Reintroducing wildlife must be part of the UK government’s arsenal (武器) for tackling nature loss and climate change-it is astonishing there is no strategy for doing so.
“The return of wild beavers can help to recreate lost wetlands, with a knock-on effect that benefits other wildlife including insects, invertebrates and birds. Beavers also slow the flow of water, which can reduce flood risks to towns and villages, ”she said.
1. Where is the text probably taken from?| A．A study. | B．A diary. | C．A guide. | D．A report. |
| A．By expanding farming. | B．By offering guidance. |
| C．By restoring habitat. | D．By developing strategy. |
| A．It was beneficial. | B．It was controversial. |
| C．It was messy. | D．It was costly. |
| A．The advantages of reintroducing wildlife. |
| B．The responses to a government statement. |
| C．The effects of climate change on farming. |
| D．The approaches to increasing biodiversity. |
4 . If you enjoy eating Thai food in restaurants and at street-side stalls, go one step further and learn how to make it in this fun cooking class. You’ll start with a market visit, so you can pick the best ingredients and learn what you need to prepare the best food. Then, get to work in preparing your own multi-dish feast, with the help of your instructor. You’ll learn tips and tricks that you can replicate (复制) later at home.
Highlights of the class
See how Thai shops by visiting a local market first.
All equipment, ingredients, and refreshments (茶点) are included.
Receive printed recipes so you can make these dishes again later.
What to expect
Enjoy hands-on experience of the small-group Thai cooking class. Visit the nearby local market to get some fresh ingredients. Learn how to prepare and cook traditional Thai food with our charming local Thai instructor.
Additional information
Minimum age is 13 years old.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers.
Not recommended for participants with back/legs problems.
Please be advised that menu is decided by the instructor prior to the date of travel.
If capacity is full or limited staff, unannounced extra persons may be asked to leave.
Please wear closed-toe/heel shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. The market is a little bit wet and muddy.
When making your booking, please inform us of any dietary requirements, such as vegetarian(素食者).
Arriving an hour late result in a no-show (失约) and the participant will not be able to participate in the rest of the class.
1. What will learners do first for the class?| A．Visit a local market. | B．Make a feast. |
| C．Print recipes. | D．Buy equipment. |
| A．By observing Thai shops. |
| B．By trying dishes frequently. |
| C．By getting actively involved. |
| D．By cooperating with classmates. |
| A．He/She has to report it in advance. |
| B．He/She will be asked to explain at once. |
| C．He/She has to make up for the lost time. |
| D．He/She will be disqualified from the class. |
1. What was Tom doing during the earthquake?
| A．Crying. | B．Escaping. | C．Sleeping. |
| A．He was ill. | B．He was helpless. | C．He was frightened. |
6 . Why was school created?
If you’re honest with yourself, though, you know what a great place school is.
Schools are not a new invention. You may have seen some old one-room schoolhouses that have been around for several hundred years or more.
In fact, education dates back to the very first humans ever to live on Earth. Why? To survive, every generation has found it necessary to pass on its knowledge, skills, values, and traditions to the next generation. How can they do this? Education! Each subsequent generation (后代) must be taught these things.
Rather than every family being responsible for education, people soon found out that it would be easier and more efficient to have a small group of adults teach a larger group of children.
| A．In this way, the idea of school was born. |
| B．The earliest schools, though, date back thousands of years. |
| C．At that time, schools focused on reading, writing, and maths. |
| D．Ancient schools weren’t like the schools we know today, though. |
| E．We’re sure that’s a question that every student asks from time to time. |
| F．The earliest human beings didn’t need schools to pass along information. |
| G．You have fun, learn all kinds of interesting things, and get to spend time with your friends. |
1. Who may be the speaker?
| A．A presenter. | B．An author. | C．A doctor. |
| A．He died of cancer in 2014. |
| B．He revealed millions of ordinary people’s life. |
| C．He received better NHS screening for bowel(肠) cancer. |
| A．Ann Little’s adventure. | B．George Alagiah’s whole life. | C．Some interesting stories. |
1. What is the woman doing?
| A．Hosting a program. | B．Having her bicycle repaired. | C．Conducting a market survey. |
| A．He repaired bicycles. | B．He served as a consultant. | C．He worked as a salesman. |
| A．He wanted to be his own boss. |
| B．He found it more profitable. |
| C．He didn’t want to be in too much debt. |
| A．They work five days a week. |
| B．They are all the man’s friends. |
| C．They are paid by the hour. |
1. Where did the man arrive?
| A．New York. | B．London. | C．Beijing. |
| A．At 12:00 p. m. | B．At 11:00 p. m. | C．At 11:30 p. m. |
| A．His wallet. | B．His passport. | C．His membership cards. |
| A．Call the man back within an hour. |
| B．Cancel the card with the credit company. |
| C．Ask others to find the bag. |
| A．He read it backwards. | B．He read parts of it. | C．He finished it without stopping. |
