A.Beef noodles. | B.The fish soup. | C.The chicken pie. |
A.Add some novels. |
B.Get some science books. |
C.Buy some more useful books. |
1. What is the condition of Asian elephants in China?
A.They are extremely endangered. |
B.The number is getting smaller. |
C.They are under good protection |
A.13. | B.30. | C.360. |
A.Through a mobile phone app. |
B.Through a notebook |
C.Through a computer. |
A.From Sounds Audio. | B.From The Jazz Store. | C.From Digital Heaven. |
The frightening day of our diving test was here. Our parents thought we were lucky to have an Olympic-size swimming pool at the school. My mom stressed that the swimming pool was one of the best in our city. But I didn’t feel happy about it at all. Instead, I felt afraid of the swimming pool. It was mainly because I was terribly shy.
I was so shy that I always sat at the back of the room in class so I’d not be called upon to read. As for the present physical education class each Monday morning, I would work my way to the back of the line forming at the diving board so I would not have to practice the dives.
Now, it was another Monday morning - the morning of our diving test. My blood ran cold when the teacher Ms. Robbins announced that we would be graded for our final on the most difficult dive- the jackknife. And she added, “This diving test is important. The one who fails has to spare time in the following Monday mornings to practice diving in this swimming pool and attend this test again.”
My body kept shaking with fear as the line to the scary diving board shortened. As I watched, each student seemed to perform the challenging dive effortlessly. And shortly I would have to attempt something that I had never even practiced before.
Then I remembered someone telling me that when you picture yourself doing a skill over and over, it’s just as effective as physically practicing that skill. So I watched carefully as each classmate jumped at the end of the board once, added a jump for height, folded their body in half to reach for their toes, and finally straightened out like an arrow for going into the water. After carefully watching for a while, I was actually in a state of surprise, because all of a sudden I realized that it was possible for me to perform these four steps of diving.
Eventually all classmates except me finished jumping. The teacher announced that it was my turn.
注意:1. 续与词数应为150左右;2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
With my heart knocking wildly, I walked down the diving board towards its end.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Knowing I failed, I climbed out of the pool, embarrassed.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________6 . A brown leather cap, worn by pioneer pilot Amelia Earhart during her record-breaking flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1928, had sold for $825,000 online, according to the Heritage Auctions (拍卖) website. The leather cap was expected to sell at around $80,000, but on Saturday, a person purchased it at about ten times the amount.
Anthony Twiggs, a retired photographer in Minnesota, put the helmet up for auction after experts confirmed its authenticity, according to The New York Times. Twiggs had received the cap 20 years ago from his mother, Ellie Brookhart, who claimed she got from a friend in 1929 following the first Women’s National Air Derby, an all-female race, in which Amelia finished third.
When the pilot was talking with reporters after the race, Ellie Brookhart and her friend were among the greeting crowd. The friend spotted the cap on the ground and presented the leather helmet—with the name “A. Earhart” printed on the inside—to Twiggs’ mother in an attempt to impress her. “My mother decided to keep it for Amelia,” Twiggs tells The New York Times. But Amelia was too busy with reporters then and when his mother tried to give it back to her a bit later, she had already left.
For the next 90 years, the cap was kept in a closet in Brookhart’s home, where she would bring it out occasionally over the years to show her four children. After his mother’s death, Twiggs tried to interest museums and collectors in acquiring it. However, he hit a wall. No one believed the story.
Now 67, Twiggs sent photos to John Robinson of Resolution Photomatching to verify (核实) the flying cap’s authenticity. After comparing images of Earhart wearing the hat with the current photos of the artifact, Robinson gave him a positive answer.
1. What turned out to be unexpected about the auction?A.The style of the cap. | B.The owner of the cap. |
C.The buyer of the item. | D.The final price of the item. |
A.She had no intention to keep the cap at first. | B.She was too busy to return the cap to Amelia. |
C.She interviewed Amelia Earhart in 1929. | D.She was interested in collecting caps. |
A.Interested. | B.Doubtful. | C.Unclear. | D.Favorable. |
A.A book review. | B.A history report. | C.A news story. | D.An auction advertisement. |
7 . Are you ready to become an international UN volunteer?
You can contribute your time, skills and knowledge through volunteering with the UN. This is an opportunity to create a positive impact and be a significant force for achieving peace and development. Make a difference to the lives of many!
Why Volunteer with UN?
★ They promote peace and development in communities around the globe, while upholding the ideas and aspirations of the United Nations;
★ They represent many cultures and backgrounds, bringing a wide variety of perspectives and approaches;
★ Your assignment can create a ripple effect that extends far beyond the immediate results of your efforts;
★ You will learn about different cultures, expand your networks, study foreign languages and gain matchless professional and life experiences.
Requirements
★ 25 years old and older (no upper age limit); university degree or higher technical diploma;
★ At least two years of relevant work experience in a professional background;
★ Ability to work in a multicultural environment; willingness to work with people and local organizations;
★ Ability to adjust in hard living conditions or remote locations; strong interpersonal and organizational skills...
Conditions of service
★ Assignments generally run for 6 to 12 months with the possibility of extending for one to two years;
★ Short-term assignments are also requested from time to time;
★ Allowances are in no way to be understood as a compensation, reward or salary in exchange for the volunteer work.
1. What can we benefit from being an International UV Volunteer?A.It is convenient for us to go abroad. |
B.We can promote local tourism rapidly. |
C.It is a good way to practise Chinese well. |
D.We can help achieve peace and development. |
A.Younger than 18. | B.From18-25. |
C.At least 25. | D.From 25-60. |
A.They are given salaries or reward annually. |
B.They are required to have related work experience. |
C.They are asked to work for at least one year abroad. |
D.They are arranged to work in isolated areas only. |
A.How to go to school. |
B.Whether to repair the car. |
C.Where to take the bus. |
A.In the parking lot. | B.At the main gate. | C.In the woman’s office. |
A.Cleaning the house. | B.Doing her homework. | C.Watching TV. |