1 . Changing schools can be a difficult experience for a child, because making new friends can be hard in a new environment.
10-year-old RafaelAnaya and Amanda Moore have proven that friendship can go beyond any language barrier (障碍). Rafael had just begun going to Paloma Elementary after he moved to California from Mexico with his family. Amanda noticed that her classmate Rafael ate lunch and went home alone, and looked sad in the cafeteria every day without any friends. She felt sympathy (同情) for him.
One day she decided to join Rafael for lunch. When trying to communicate, she realized that he spoke Spanish but did not speak much English, so the next day she decided to write him a note using Google Translate. Amanda translated her note into Spanish and began practicing reading the note so she could speak with her new friend. On the way to school, Amanda asked her mom Kimber to correct her note, and her mom was so proud of her kind little girl that she decided to share her story online.
Hundreds of thousands of people online were deeply touched when hearing of the kindness of Amanda to reach out to Rafael at their school. Amanda’s note read:
“Would you like to sit with me today? Look for me and I will show you where I sit. We can paint or simply tell scary stories. Thank you for your time.”
Amanda’s mom said that since her daughter gave Rafael the note, the two have become good friends. They spend time together at school and also go trick-or-treating together for Halloween. Rafael told ABC news that he and Amanda would be friends “forever.”
Amanda’s act of kindness shows how wonderfully she was raised; to be kind to others, regardless of their language ability or country of origin.
1. At school, Amanda Moore found that________ .| A．Rafael Anaya was lonely | B．many students didn’t talk to RafaelAnaya |
| C．Rafael Anaya liked eating alone | D．RafaelAnaya cried in the cafeteria |
| A．Rafael was too shy to talk. | B．Rafael just spoke a little English. |
| C．She was afraid of saying something wrong. | D．She thought that could make Rafael feel comfortable. |
| A．they painted pictures together | B．they sat together to have lunch |
| C．Amanda sent Rafael a note in Spanish | D．Amanda showed sympathy for Rafael |
| A．Easy-going and generous. | B．Thoughtful and kind-hearted. |
| C．Creative and determined. | D．Patient and careful. |
2 . Online, English has become a common language for users from around the world. In the process, the language itself is changing. There are now thought to be some 4.5 billion web pages worldwide. Some language experts predict that within 10 years English will occupy the Internet — but in forms will be very different to what we accept and recognize as English today.
That’s because people who speak English as a second language already outnumber native speakers. And increasingly, they use it to communicate with other non-native speakers, particularly on the Internet where less attention is paid to grammar and spelling and users don’t have to worry about their accent (口音).
Users of Facebook already socialize in a number of different “Englishes” including Indian English, Spanish English and Korean English. While these different styles have long existed within their cultures, they’re now expanding and coming online. Technology companies are introducing newly-developed English words with products aimed at enabling users to add words that are not in the English dictionary. And most large companies have English websites, while smaller businesses are learning that they need a common language — English — to reach global customers.
The increasing popularity of the Internet allows more languages to develop quickly.
“Most people actually speak several languages — it’s less common to only speak one,” says Mr. Munro. “English has taken its place as the world's common language, but it’s not pushing out other languages.” Instead, other languages are pushing their way into English, and in the process creating something new.
1. What does the text mainly talk about?| A．English is a common language around the world. |
| B．There are now many different language styles. |
| C．English is developing with the Internet. |
| D．Smaller businesses are learning a common language. |
| A．People need to spell exactly. |
| B．Grammar is not so important. |
| C．People need to pay attention to their accent. |
| D．Most English speakers are native speakers. |
| A．We can only communicate online in English. |
| B．It's impossible to find all the English words in the dictionary. |
| C．Some technology companies start to publish English dictionaries. |
| D．Smaller businesses are not allowed to have English websites. |
| A．The other languages are enriching English. |
| B．One can’t live well without speaking several languages. |
| C．English will become the only language in the world. |
| D．Chinese used to be the world's common language. |
3 . For most people, the weekly shopping is just an ordinary task.
The variety of products in different countries fascinates me every time I travel somewhere new.
By wandering around a grocery store in another country, I can imagine what the lives of its citizens are like. In Italy, I saw one aisle (过道) filled entirely with different types of pasta. I smiled to myself and thought that Italians really do love their pasta.
| A．In Germany, walking through the middle aisle was a delight. |
| B．But for me, I find a lot of joy in grocery shopping. |
| C．Grocery stores are a great place where I can buy all kinds of local food. |
| D．In Malta, I found the most delicious chocolate-filled bread. |
| E．Grocery shopping is not just an act of watching people buy food. |
| F．People might find it a strange habit to go grocery shopping on holiday. |
| G．People prefer to spend more time on something more fun like visiting museums. |
4 . While many people adventure to the tops of mountains, there is a lot to be found underground as well. Here, we’ve found four secret caves that are worth knowing about.
1. Hidden Cave at Grimes Point, Nevada
Hidden Cave was formed about 21,000 years ago. Native Americans used it to store tools. The cave was discovered by four kids out looking for treasure in 1927. When they found the cave, they were the first humans in the 20th century to see it. Today, Hidden Cave is a free public tourist attraction.
2. Ice Caves, North Dakota
Ice Caves, located in the northwest part of North Dakota, were first discovered by Joe Quinion in the early 1900s. These caves get their name from their cool temperatures. People have reported seeing ice and snow from the previous winter in the caves well into July. The caves ’ thick sandstone and limited air flow help keep ice from melting.
3. The Ramble Cave, New York
Unlike other secret caves that are located in remote (偏远的) areas, the Ramble Cave is located right in the middle of America’s biggest city — in New York’s Central Park. However, it wasn’t originally part of the designer’s plan for the park. Instead, it was discovered by accident by workers in the 1850s. The cave was a popular attraction for children in its early days but was closed in 1934 after a man was shot and killed in this cave.
4. Tears of the Turtle, Montana
This cave wasn’t found until 2006. It is located in Montana’s Bob Marshall Wilderness, a vast area with no roads. That means to reach this cave, you have to hike or ride a horse 33.7 kilometers into the wilderness area from Meadow Creek. Also, with a depth of 496.5 meters, the cave is definitely not for inexperienced explorers.
1. What is the reason why Ice Caves get their name?| A．Snow will not melt in the caves. |
| B．It is quite cool inside the caves. |
| C．They were formed in winter season. |
| D．They are located in the coldest place in the world. |
| A．Its location is far away from the city center. |
| B．It was included in the designer’s original plan. |
| C．It is not accessible to the public because a crime (犯罪活动) happened there. |
| D．It was discovered later than Hidden Cave. |
| A．Hidden Cave | B．Ice Caves |
| C．the Ramble Cave | D．Tears of the Turtle Cave |
The government decided to rebuild the
