文章大意:本文是一篇记叙文。短文讲了人们了解天气的变化主要有三种途径:通过看电视,电脑或收听收音机来获取信息,而这一切,还要感谢气象专家的辛勤付出。萨曼莎,一个来自美国的10岁女孩,对天气非常感兴趣,她是参加2015美国气象学会(AMS)年度会议最小的孩子,现在她是学校广播俱乐部的一名成员。
1 . Most of the time, we know what weather is heading our way — thanks to meteorologists (气象学家). Will it be sunny or rainy, hot or cold? Every day, people turn to the TV, computer or radio to _________.
For some, a(n) _________ in weather starts early. It did for Samantha Gibbons, a 10-year-old from the USA. She says she loves watching the weather. Every week, Samantha studies the science behind weather _________ the Internet. In January, she was the youngest kid to attend the 2015 American Meteorological Society (AMS) Annual Meeting. During the Q&A discussion at the event (晕轮) appears. One expert answered her question. “I was very _______ to take part in the meeting! It was like I was meant to be there,” said Samantha.
Not only does Samantha study the numbers behind weather, but she also _________ speaking on air. As a member of her school’s broadcast club, she helps produce the school’s morning programs. “I love being on TV, “ she said.
On September 3, 2014, Samantha _________ her first TV show on NBC Channel 12 in Phoenix, USA. Before her _________, she woke up at 4 a.m. to arrive at the station by 5:30 a.m., a typical _________ for many meteorologists. “To prepare, I practiced in front of the mirror,” said Samantha. “I learned I needed a lot of practice on camera!” Her future plans are simple: do well in school and practice _______.
What’s her ________ for other kids interested in becoming meteorologists? “Ask lots of questions,” said Samantha. “Always believe what you’re doing and keep pursuing (追求) your dream.”
1. A.see | B.find out | C.find | D.read |
2. A.interest | B.ability | C.thought | D.decision |
3. 4. A.unhappy | B.excited | C.glad | D.generous |
5. A.remembers | B.minds | C.feels like | D.practices |
6. A.gave | B.got | C.made | D.watched |
7. A.arrival | B.stay | C.appearance | D.action |
8. A.afternoon | B.evening | C.night | D.morning |
9. A.watching | B.broadcasting | C.studying | D.speaking |
10. A.questions | B.suggestions | C.plan | D.advice |