Catherine was a mother of three and after her husband died three years ago, she had to step out and earn money to make ends meet.
In the beginning, she worked as a sales clerk at a store. But as her children grew older, she knew she must find a new job which could pay a higher salary (薪水). One day, Catherine was walking home after her shift (轮班) at the store when she spotted a construction site. Realizing that the money she would make by working there was more than her current salary, she thought she might be able to work there. She then approached the manager. After learning about her circumstances, the manager hired her on the spot. Then she left her job at the store and worked full-time at the construction site.
However, Catherine kept her new job a secret from her children. She thought they would feel embarrassed after learning their mother worked at a construction site. Every morning, Catherine would wake up and make breakfast for her children before dropping them at school. Then, she would go to the construction site and work until her shift ended. She would pick up heavy bricks on her shoulder to transport them from one part of the site to the other. One weekend, Catherine’s son, Peter, told her about an upcoming contest in school that required mothers to participate. In the competition, students would wear blindfolds (眼罩) and have to recognize their mothers without looking at them. “That sounds like such a cool event, Peter!” Catherine said. “I won’t go there with you, Mom,” Peter replied. When asked why, Peter said that he would have to touch Catherine’s hands to recognize her. “Everyone would look at them, but your hands are so ugly. They’re so hard and rough,” he added. Catherine felt terrible after hearing her son’s excuse for not participating in the competition, but couldn’t say anything in her defense. She had to stay quiet and keep working at the construction site to make ends meet.
Paragraph 1: A few weeks later, when Peter was returning home earlier one day, something unexpected caught his attention.
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Paragraph 2: Later that night, Peter decided to apologize to his mother.
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2 . When I had behavioral issues in elementary school, my teachers would punish me by sending me to my guidance counselor, Dr. Deborah Hawes, to do math and science projects. I would disrupt(扰乱) the class on purpose, knowing that I would be sent to her office for guidance. Dr. Hawes was enthusiastic about science and math. Her goal was to help every student realize the importance of these subjects, and how they relate to everyday living. As a result, she was able to persuade me to take part in science fair project competitions.
Surprisingly, I did pretty well at those competitions and received many awards through out the city at larger competitions. It was after the 8th grade that Dr. Hawes encouraged me to attend the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences (CHSAS). This by far, is one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life.
My time spent at CHSAS was what developed my strong interest in animal science and conservation (保护). It also inspired me to continue my education at Delaware State University (DSU), where I was awarded a partial scholarship. Then, I completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science at DSU in 2004, with internships (实习) at Purdue University, Michigan State University, and the University of Namibia in Africa. In 2008, I earned a Master of Science degree from Iowa State University while conducting research on turtle nests. In 2009, I became the Savanna District’s first-ever wildlife biologist. I was stationed at one of the most visited wildlife shelters in the nation.
I’m lucky because I’ve found what I really love to do and now I’m having a career in that field. I encourage you to try different things to know what you really like doing. You may never know your favorite unless you give it a try.
1. Why did the author intend to disrupt the class?A.To get others’ attention. | B.To go against the teacher. |
C.To spend time with Dr. Hawes. | D.To relieve the boredom with math. |
A.Positive. | B.Doubtful. | C.Disappointed. | D.Careful. |
A.His interest in science and math. |
B.His confidence in large competitions. |
C.His chance of getting great internships. |
D.His enthusiasm for studying animal protection. |
A.Well begun is half done. | B.Rome was not built in a day. |
C.Finding what you love matters. | D.Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. |
Marine (海洋的) creatures have long attracted scientists. Recently, researchers described remains discovered in northeastern Spain,
Leviathanochelys swam in
Scientists found the Leviathanochelys remains near the village of Coll deNargo in Catalonia’s Alt Urgell area.
4 . Last month, my husband and I decided on visiting Cape Cod, which is about three hours’ drive from Boston. Our daughter who
A.worked | B.studied | C.traveled | D.stayed |
A.but | B.as | C.if | D.though |
A.ate at | B.moved to | C.arrived in | D.waited at |
A.anywhere | B.somewhere | C.everywhere | D.nowhere |
A.dirty | B.empty | C.crowded | D.wide |
A.directions | B.advice | C.foods | D.time |
A.hugged | B.observed | C.caught | D.approached |
A.comfortable | B.dangerous | C.difficult | D.stressful |
A.remembered | B.prepared | C.agreed | D.pretended |
A.relief | B.disappointment | C.excitement | D.advantage |
A.threw | B.showed | C.sold | D.handed |
A.jumped | B.lied | C.admitted | D.refused |
A.thankfulness | B.sadness | C.seriousness | D.weakness |
A.Therefore | B.However | C.Meanwhile | D.Finally |
A.hurry | B.moment | C.chance | D.task |
5 . A running chub is a community group made up of members that are interested in running. Some running clubs may focus on different types of running activities and require a certain level of expertise(专长) on the runner’s part.
Often,running clubs include training with a coach in the cost. However, if they don’t offer to coach members and provide only a group environment, the clubs may provide a discount on personal trainers. Keep in mind that the size of the club affects the discounts and services the club can provide.
Many running clubs are open to members of all ability levels.
Most running clubs have a website that often includes a mission statement(任务说明) for the club.
A.A running club comes with a ton of benefits. |
B.However, smaller running clubs often charge monthly. |
C.There are some tips to help you find the right running club. |
D.However, some focus on just advanced runners or just beginners. |
E.Others may include social functions and not just sports activities. |
F.This can help you decide whether or not a certain group is right for you. |
G.For example, larger clubs may include training in the cost of their membership. |
1. Which mobile phone does the woman want to buy?
A.The Mate20. | B.The Mate20 pro. | C.The P20. |
A.It is sold out today. |
B.It is the latest model of this year. |
C.It is the cheapest of the three models. |
A.Call him later. | B.Pay by bank card. | C.Make a special order. |
A.Fill out a form. | B.Go to another store. | C.Ask the man’s phone number. |
内容包括:
1. 活动目的;
2. 活动内容;
3. 号召同学积极参加。
参考词汇:节约粮食人人有责Saving food is everyone’s responsibility
Dear students,
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The Students’ Union
1. What time will passengers finish the journey to Boulogne?
A.At 9 a.m. | B.At 9:30 a.m. | C.At 11:30 a.m. |
A.Windy. | B.Sunny. | C.Cloudy. |
A.Exchange money. | B.Have hot meals. | C.Play electronic games. |
1. Why didn’t the girl meet the boy at lunch?
A.Her biology class ended late. |
B.Her biology exam lasted longer. |
C.She prepared for her biology exam. |
A.Math. | B.English. | C.Chinese. |
A.In two days. | B.In a week. | C.In two weeks. |
1. What does the man say about the conference?
A.Well-organized. | B.Important. | C.Boring. |
A.They can make decisions more quickly. |
B.There are enough time for all speakers. |
C.They can save more money. |
A.The hotel. | B.The restaurant. | C.The conference room. |