1 . With time going by, I understood that my dad knew everything. In my teen years, he taught me things I’d need to know to
But,
Then, two years ago, my husband and I
I didn’t baulk (退缩)—it was the least I could do for
But as we put the new bulkhead together piece
A few weeks later, after moving back, I called my father. We
A.leave | B.survive | C.drive | D.cut |
A.ease | B.bring | C.exchange | D.check |
A.large | B.sharp | C.correct | D.dull |
A.eventually | B.obviously | C.initially | D.clearly |
A.talked | B.knew | C.lacked | D.moved |
A.needed | B.pretended | C.hated | D.hesitated |
A.arguments | B.news | C.reports | D.stories |
A.something | B.anything | C.nothing | D.everything |
A.moved out | B.moved in | C.dropped out | D.dropped in |
A.sweep | B.advertise | C.rebuild | D.sell |
A.annual | B.back | C.heavy | D.free |
A.easy | B.hard | C.cheap | D.expensive |
A.on | B.with | C.in | D.by |
A.went | B.beat | C.stopped | D.happened |
A.important | B.wrong | C.right | D.curious |
A.ended up | B.relied on | C.resulted in | D.complained about |
A.behavior | B.conversation | C.test | D.visit |
A.novel | B.serious | C.casual | D.strange |
A.caught | B.wasted | C.spent | D.kept |
A.continue | B.afford | C.have | D.want |
A.efficient | B.temporary | C.complex | D.definite |
Every child has a dream of what they want to be, right? When Renee Butts was little, her dream was to become a volunteer firefighter because her father was one. Sadly, when she was 14, her beloved father passed away and she was unable to do volunteer work with him. However, she was determined and never gave up, which makes for a good firefighter.
Now Renee is a member of the Carmel Fire Department, where she is required to be an Emergency Medical Technician. She should also be ready to deal with any emergency, like fighting a fire, dealing with a car accident or helping someone who’s sick. Sometimes she is in the driver’s seat or using the water pump. Renec works nine to eleven days a month on 24-hour shifts. She also has a family to care for, as her husband is also a busy firefighter. Dealing with housework and working so much can show her great determination.
When I asked Renee what the best part of her job is, she replied, “Helping people and the satisfaction of saving lives.” I think that shows signs of being a true hero. She’s always willing to do anything for anyone in need. Renee says that her job is frightening at times, but extremely exciting. “The worst part of my job is that I see death. Actually, sometimes, people die in the accident, for which I was very sorry,” said Renee.
I was inspired by this because I know I would be very scared to do her job and don’t know if I could handle seeing people die. With 140 people in her station, Renee is one of the only three women, but that doesn’t bother her. She says everyone gets a fair shot and they all do the same jobs.
We would never live without people like her who have the courage to risk their lives. Renee’s determination rubs off on me and helps me believe that I can do anything.
1. What’s Renee’s job in the Carmel Fire Department? (No more than 5 words)2. What makes Renee balance between doing housework and working so much? (No more than 5 words)
3. Why does the author-think Renee Butts is a true hero? (No more than 15 words)
4. How do you understand the underlined part in Paragraph 4?(No more than 5 words)
5. What do you think of Renee? Please give your reasons. (No more than 25 words)
4 . If you’re a fan of fast fashion, your choices may be narrowing in the near future.
At the end of 2020, fast-fashion giant H&M said it would close 350 stores worldwide. Recently, Spanish fashion giant Inditex announced that it would close all its Bershka, Pull & Bear and Stradivarius stores in China. It all indicates that fast fashion is slowing down, noted the website Fast Company.
A major reason is the shift in the mindset (心态) of consumers. Millennials, those who were born in the 1980s or 1990s, are now the largest consumer group. Unlike their predecessors (前人), millennials are more financially stable,and thus low-priced fast fashion is not their priority. According to The South China Morning Post, more people are starting to care about quality and the stories behind a product.
Another factor is the growing concern over the fashion industry’s effect on the environment. As The New York Times noted, the fashion industry is one of the largest polluters of clean water and three-fifths of clothes produced in a year end up in landfill (垃圾场). As there is more awareness of the climate crisis, younger people are pursuing more eco-friendly choices.
Molly, 22, is one of them. Before she went to college, she used to frequent fast-fashion shops like Forever 21 and H&M. But after taking a class that focused Fast fashion slows down on the environmental impact of clothing production, her preference changed. Now, she tries to shop in a way that is both sustainable (可持续的) and affordable: She shops second-hand. “My friend showed me how easy it was to be thrifty (节约的) and I developed a new personal style that focused less on trends but on basics that don’t go out of style.” she told MTV News.
In order to survive in the competitive market, many fast-fashion brands are making changes as well. For example, Inditex said that the company plans for all of its clothes to be sustainable by 2025.
“Sustainability is a never-ending task in which everyone here is involved.” said Pablo Isla, CEO of Inditex.
1. Why is fast fashion unpopular among millennials?A.Millennials follow former generations’ style. |
B.Millennials prefer cheaper clothes. |
C.Millennials attach more importance to quality. |
D.Millennials like brands with a long history. |
A.Unsold clothes are a threat to the environment. |
B.Low-quality fashion products don’t last long. |
C.Climate change should be blamed on the fashion industry. |
D.More people prefer eco-friendly fashion products. |
A.She likes thrifty brands. |
B.She buys used clothes. |
C.She prefers trendy clothes. |
D.She buys only necessary clothes. |
A.how competition is becoming more fierce in the fashion industry |
B.how sustainability has become the top priority for most fashion brands |
C.how the fast-fashion industry is suffering a big loss |
D.how a major company can change their products to fit the market |
A.Promising. | B.Hopeless. | C.Unclear. | D.Unpredictable. |
5 . On a cold winter day in Denver, I waited in line to see my hero, Jack Canfield, the co-author of the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series and the author of The Success Principles. What Jack had become was a version of what I wanted to be.
During his talk, Jack took out his wallet, pulled out a hundred-dollar bill, and said, “Who wants this?”
Hands shot up in the audience; people leaned forward to see whom Jack would choose. But I ran up the stairs to the stage and grabbed the bill from his hand. He turned to me and said, “Yes, that’s it! Instead of waiting around for opportunities, simply take the initiative and create what we want!”
After this week, I asked for his personal e-mail address and sent him e-mail sharing my views and dreams. He kindly e-mailed back simple encouragement such as “Keep thinking and playing bigger; it’s much more fun that way. Love, Jack.” Then I got occupied with other things in life and I stopped e-mail Jack.
A year later, my dream gradually faded. I had this idea if I got back in touch with Jack. I e-mailed him again and again but got no response. As I sat down at my computer to check my e-mail for the fifth time in 15 minutes, an inspiration came like lighting: What was I doing? Was I waiting for the prize of life? I knew I needed to do something about all this waiting. I was going to write a book, which I would call “Waiting for Jack”!
It all sounded good, but then reality hit. Some nights I cried and wanted to give up. I wrote and rewrote. Even though I could feel the fear, I did it anyway. Fortunately, three years later, Waiting for Jack turns out a best-seller on Amazon!
We all have a “Jack” for whom we wait — whether it’s a person, a place or a thing. Now I would like to ask you: what are you waiting for?
1. From the first paragraph we can learn that the author _________.A.wanted Jack to autograph her book |
B.wanted to be as successful as Jack |
C.wanted to make friends with Jack |
D.wanted to get help from Jack |
A.welcomes challenges in life |
B.enjoys playing a lot |
C.likes showing off his wealth |
D.seldom takes risks |
A.She and Jack had an argument. |
B.She had no time to contact Jack. |
C.Jack was too proud to get along with. |
D.She was too upset with her broken dream. |
A.The author considered Jack Canfield as her idol. |
B.The author was not very satisfied with Jack’s response at first. |
C.It was the author’s sudden desire to write a book called Waiting for Jack. |
D.The author spent three years writing Waiting for Jack, so it became a best seller. |
A.The disappointment of waiting for her hero, Jack. |
B.The need to keep waiting for the prize of our life. |
C.The importance of taking action to achieve a goal. |
D.The harm of blindly worshipping others as heroes. |
A.priority | B.potential | C.preference | D.prejudice |
7 . It is an ancient Chinese tradition to cherish grain. In ancient China, farming promoted the development of civilization so people regarded grain as a God. The ancient people firmly believed that “food is the most important thing for the people”. The earth God “She” and the grain God “Ji” were the earliest gods worshipped by our ancestors and the country was called “Sheji”.
Chinese believe in food conservation. Scholars have strongly advocated that “every single grain is fruit of hard work” and nothing should be wasted. Strong daily practices are associated with “respecting” the grain. Families that run out of rice never leave their container completely empty. There is always a little rice left in it. Parts of the poultry (家禽) and livestock that are unsuitable to be the main dishes are always deliciously cooked.
Food also helps bring people together. In Chinese culture, “Ju” (get together)is a very particular word. There are many ways to get together, but the word “Can” is usually added to it in case of festivals, birthday celebrations, moving to new houses, weddings and funeral. “Ju Can”(get together and have dinner)is an important way for Chinese families to bond.
But these ordinarily frugal (节俭的) people often end up wasting food during “Ju Can”. Some reports show that the annual waste of grain in China is close to 6% of the total grain output, of which, the waste rate of a large party is as high as 38%. The food waste is driven by people’s flamboyant nature-they think the plates must be full and taking away packed food from a party is “disgraceful”. The dishes at a dinner party have become a symbol of a person’s wealth and having too many dishes at the menu has become fashionable, thus promoting waste.
Small to a person, a family, big to a country, the whole human race, to survive, to develop, we have to be frugal. Being frugal does not mean being mean, it simply means one is wise enough not to waste food. If the culture of diligence and frugality is more widespread in all countries, it would provide for a stronger foundation for national security and family happiness.
1. Why does the author mention “Sheji” in Paragraph 1?A.To prove China enjoys a long history. |
B.To explain Chinese tradition of cherishing food. |
C.To show farming promoted Chinese civilization. |
D.To clarify who is the earliest god in China. |
A.Chinese cuisine is diverse. |
B.Chinese don’t waste food. |
C.The ancient Chinese lived a difficult life. |
D.Chinese are skillful at cooking delicious food. |
A.The disgraceful behaviour in “Ju Can”. |
B.The human nature revealed in food waste. |
C.How much food Chinese people waste in “Ju Can”. |
D.The food waste in “Ju Can” and the reason behind it. |
A.showy | B.generous | C.unique | D.hardworking |
A.Farming is crucial to China’s development. |
B.Food plays a vital role in bringing people together. |
C.We should cherish food and form the habit of frugality. |
D.We mustn’t leave the container completely empty in case of tunning out of food. |
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9 . Things to see, hear, watch and read.
For more culture coverage and streaming recommendations, see vulture. com.
MOVIES
Go to New York Film Festival
Sans virtual screenings.
Lincoln Center, through October 10.
The city’s most impressive cinema showcase opens with the world premiere (首映) of Joel Coen's The Tragedy of Macbeth, with Deazel Washington and Frances McDormand as the ruthless(冷酷无情的) would-be royals, and includes new films from Pedro Almodóvar (Parallel Mothers), Jane Campion (The Power of the Dog), Celine Sciamma (Petite Maman), Paul Verhoeven (Benedetta) and Apicbatpong Weerasethakul (Memoria).
ALISON WILLMORE
THEATER
See Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
Rolling on the river.
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, reopens October 8.
With many Broadway shows returning, theater-goers can catch up with the shows they meant to attend but never quite got to. No one should miss a second chance to see star Adrienne Warren. The power-packed, laser-voiced performer will only be back playing the central role from October 8 to 31, and while her successor will no doubt be incredible, Warren...is simply the best. Do not miss her this time out.
HELEN SHAW
PODCASTS
Listen to Storytime with Seth Rogen.
Ft. celebrities and regular people.
Sirius XM’s Stitcher October 6.
Seth Rogen has teamed with producer Richard Parks III to show the stories of his interviewers as cinematically as possible, no matter how ordinary. Upcoming guests include Quinta Brunson, Joe Mande, and Paul Scheer.
NICHOLAS QUAH
ART
See Julian Lethbridge
Geometric abstractions.
Paula Cooper Gallery, 521 West 21" Street, through October 16.
Julian Lethbridge is a sort of under-known master of modeling the complex possibilities and variations of the visibility of thought. His works convey an intensity (强烈) of intention and a smoldering (郁积的) emotionalism.
JERRY SALTZ
1. Which of the following people is an actor in a movie?A.Jane Campion. | B.Frances McDormand. |
C.Seth Rogen. | D.Joel Coen. |
A.Helen Shaw. | B.Nieholas Quah. |
C.Alison Willmore. | D.Jerry Saltz |
A.Paul Scheer is the producer. |
B.Seth is interviewed on October 6. |
C.You can hear common people's stories. |
D.It covers as many cinemas as possible. |
A.His paintings are full of models. |
B.He is not very famous. |
C.His art exhibition runs through October. |
D.He has a complex personality. |
A.Lincoln Center. |
B.Paula Cooper Gallery. |
C.521 West 21th Street. |
D.Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. |
—He must be very happy to know it.
A.should have chosen | B.may have chosen |
C.couldn't have chosen | D.needn't have chosen |