Amy is good at making pies, which got her hired at the Good Times restaurant months ago. And she was often regarded as the best worker there. Recently, she became the supervisor (管理者) at the restaurant. She was kind and friendly to all the other workers and the customers.
One morning, Amy was taking orders when she overheard (无意中听到) a conversation. “What you did there was great, Mason! It was hard to carry the old lady safely out of the fire. For a moment, I thought you were gone, my friend,” one man said. To this, the other man replied, “Yeah, it was difficult, but that’s our job. And you were the hero today, Gordon. You carried that girl on your shoulder and her dog in your hand. It’s going to be on the front page tomorrow, I’m telling you.”
From their clothing and conversation, Amy knew they were firefighters. And she quickly realized that they had been talking about the previous night’s fire at the old motel (汽车旅馆) on the other end of the road. Then the man named Gordon continued, “I don’t care about being in the papers. The little girl and her dog reminded me of my own daughter. She’s constantly asking for a dog, too.” Amy was moved by the courage and sincerity (真诚) of the two men. She wanted to show her appreciation for their selfless service.
Paragraph 1:“How about helping pay for their meal?” she wondered.. After taking the order, Amy sat down at a table, got out of a pen and a piece of paper and wrote on the paper.
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Then she went to the cashier (收银员) and secretly paid for their meal.
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The dance went viral quickly and has been adapted into
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注意：1.词数 80左右，标题和结尾已写好，不计人总词数；
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4 . In recent years, China has witnessed the growth of luxury (奢侈品) brands. In this market, Chinese consumers are now the largest spenders. It’s clear that a new generation of young, materialistic people is increasingly relying on luxury brands to improve its self-image. I am a fashionist too, at least in spirit—I love to look at clothes and shoes. But I don’t understand why people spend lots of money on designer labels. When a young woman buys a handbag that costs two months of her salary, that’s a scary thing.
What’s interesting is that scientists have found that having luxury things doesn’t lead to happiness. Study after study has shown that although we want material things, when we get them we don’t suddenly become “happy” people. In fact, a series of studies by Leaf Van Boven at the University of Colorado, US, has shown that individuals who spend money on travel and similar experiences get more pleasure than those who invest it in material things. That’s because experiences are more easily combined with a person’s identity. If I travel to Yunnan, that adventure affects how I think in the future. My memories become a part of me.
Moreover, as Van Boven has observed, young people who pursue happiness through “things” are liked less by their peers. People prefer those who pursue happiness through experiences.
It’s natural to want to express yourself through your appearance. So my advice is: create a look that isn’t tied to a designer label. Convey your own message. Take some lessons from the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. He was always in Levis jeans and a black turtleneck. Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, routinely appears in hoodies and sneakers. These people, successful people, have style. You don’t have to break the bank to send a message about who you are. Take a trip. Go out into the world. Then come back and confidently create your own signature look.
1. What can we infer from the first three paragraphs?| A．The author enjoys buying luxury brands herself. |
| B．The author agrees to spend money on material things. |
| C．The author is critical of youths tying their looks to designer labels. |
| D．The author finds it natural for fashionists to follow fashion trends. |
| A．traveling changes a person’s identity greatly |
| B．people dislike those who love luxuries |
| C．experiences can bring people more happiness than luxuries |
| D．luxuries have a negative effect on people’s happiness |
| A．Be selective about designer labels. | B．Create your own personal unique style. |
| C．Choose styles that are simple and comfortable. | D．Try styles like Mark Zuckerberg’s. |
| A．persuade readers to invest in experiences instead of luxuries |
| B．prove how luxury leads to an unpleasant life |
| C．tell how to express yourself through appearances |
| D．report on a series of studies about luxuries and happiness |
Spring festival comes to an end. Here
Almost every
On the Lantern Festival night, the moon illuminates the dark sky while many lanterns shine bright colors on the earth. Lantern is the most notable part of the festival. Chinese craftsmen have made countless lanterns in different
6 . After moving to the United States in 1901, 19-year-old Bob Douglas found a job as a doorman in New York. Later, a co-worker took him to visit a basketball court, and he was amazed by the athletic prowess on display. At that moment, Douglas, who had enjoyed playing sports as a child, was determined to create a basketball team and provide greater opportunities for New York City’s Black athletes.
He needed to find a place for his team to play. When asking a ballroom owner, William Roach, for permission to use one of the dance floors, Douglas was replied with “you guys will break up my place”. After promising to take on all the financial risk, he finally persuaded Roach to change his mind and called the team “Rens”.
However, their ballroom had fewer seats and attracted fewer people than others, so Douglas had to pack the house to generate profits and keep his team alive. They traveled the country playing any opponent that would agree to schedule them, during which they repeatedly faced discrimination and unfair treatment and the players were often banned from hotels and restaurants.
No matter the obstacle, the Rens just kept strict practicing. They helped change the game of basketball by focusing on quick passing, which let the players move faster, play a more fluid (流畅) game and keep winning. In 1925, the Rens shocked the world by defeating the Original Celtics, the most dominant team of their day. During the 1932-33 season, the team won 88 straight games, a professional basketball record that remains unbroken.
Unfortunately, the Rens disbanded (解散) in 1949. But in time, they were recognized for the important role they played in advancing Black athletes in basketball, ensuring that although the Rens aren’t a household name, their story will never be forgotten.
1. What inspired Douglas to establish a basketball team?| A．His desire to show his athletic strength. | B．A motivation to learn Black culture. |
| C．His intention to earn a good income. | D．An experience to a basketball court. |
| A．To solve financial problems. | B．To improve basketball skills. |
| C．To fight for accommodation. | D．To play with excellent players. |
| A．Making competition rules. | B．Speeding up the game. |
| C．Defeating the professional team. | D．Creating an unbroken record. |
| A．A winner is one with a willing heart. | B．A high reputation will work wonders. |
| C．Success makes personal desires satisfied. | D．A man owes success to the team support. |
7 . 假定你是李华，你校的许多同学由于种种原因养成了熬夜的习惯，熬夜会对健康造成很大的危害。请你以“The Harmful Effects of Staying Up Late”为题，写一篇英语短文，给你校英文报投稿，以使熬夜的同学认识到熬夜的危害并改掉这一不良习惯。
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8 . Which program does the man like best?
| A．History. | B．News. | C．Sports. |
9 . 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
1. Who use camels in their sports?| A．Americans. | B．The Arabs. | C．Chinese people. |
| A．Baseball. | B．Basketball. | C．Running. |
| A．Below 200 years. | B．About 300 years. | C．Over 1,000 years. |
| A．War. | B．Pride. | C．Friendship. |
10 . 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
1. In which place did Lisa find the wallet?| A．A park. | B．A parking lot. | C．A shopping mall. |
| A．A photo of a person. |
| B．Some paper and an ID card. |
| C．Some money and business cards. |
| A．A businessman. | B．An old lady. | C．A school boy. |
| A．By making a telephone call. |
| B．By asking the police for help. |
| C．By waiting where she found the wallet. |
