1 . At eleven, I decided to learn to swim. There was a pool at the YMCA offering exactly the opportunity. My mother continually warned against it, and kept fresh in my mind the details of each drowning in the river. But the YMCA pool was safe.
I had a childhood fear of water. This started when I was three years old and my father took me to the beach.The huge waves knocked me down and swept over me.
The pool was quiet. I was afraid of going in all alone, so I sat on one side of the pool to wait for others. Then came a big boy. He yelled, “Hi, how’d you like to be ducked?” With that he picked me up and threw me into the deep end.I landed in a sitting position, and swallowed water. But I was not frightened out of my wits—when my feet hit the bottom, I would make a big jump to come out of the surface. It seemed a long way down. I gathered all my strength when I landed and made what I thought was a great spring upwards. Then I opened my eyes and saw nothing but water. I tried to yell but no sound came out. I went down, down, endlessly.
When I came to consciousness, I found myself lying on the bed in the hospital.
I never went back to the pool. I avoided water whenever I could. This misadventure stayed with me as the years rolled by.It deprived(剥夺) me of the joy of boating and swimming. Finally, I decided to get an instructor. Piece by piece, he built a swimmer. Several months later, the instructor was finished, but I was not .Sometimes the terror would return.
This went on until July. I swam across the Lake Went worth.Only once did the terror return. When I was in the middle of the lake, I put my face under and saw nothing but bottomless water. I laughed and said, “Well, Mr Terror, what do you think you can do to me?” I had conquered my fear of water.
1. What was the author’s original fear of water caused by?| A．His poor skill in swimming. |
| B．His mother’s warning of drowning. |
| C．An outing to the beach with his father. |
| D．An unpleasant memory of the pool. |
| A．He knew how to swim in the pool. |
| B．He felt that the YMCA pool was safe. |
| C．He was waiting for others to save him. |
| D．He came up with an idea to go upwards. |
| A．He was still a poor swimmer. |
| B．He had not overcome the fear yet. |
| C．He was not afraid of drowning any more. |
| D．He was not satisfied with the swimming training. |
| A．Goodbye,Mr Terror |
| B．Hello,Childhood Fear |
| C．A Swimming Adventure |
| D．My Passion for Swimming |
2 . Fire Prevention Information
The University of Adelaide employs a full-time staff of fire prevention professionals. They inspect all campus buildings and test and maintain all sprinkler(喷水灭火装置) systems, fire alarms, and fire extinguishers (灭火器). They also provide educational programs on fire safety in the residence halls. Whenever you move to a new area, you should locate the fire alarm pull stations and the two exits nearest your room.
Fire Alarms
The floors of all campus buildings are equipped with manual(手动的) fire alarm systems which include fire alarm pull stations and pipes. Most are also equipped with automatic fire alarm systems consisting of heat detectors, smoke detectors and sprinklers. For your safety, never tamper with(胡乱摆弄) these systems. False fire alarms are illegal and may lead to imprisonment.
Fire Drills
A fire drill will be conducted in your residence hall every semester. During a fire drill, please do the following:
·Take your room key and ID, close and lock the door to your room.
·Exit immediately from the nearest emergency exit; do not use a lift.
·Meet outside of your residence hall and wait for further instructions.
Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are located on each floor and in each apartment. Use a fire extinguisher only if you have been trained to do so. Irresponsible use of a fire extinguisher can create a dangerous situation for other residents and could result in damage to personal property. Misuse of a fire extinguisher will result in fines.
Smoke Detectors
A smoke detector is on the ceiling in your room. Some buildings also have heat detectors on the ceilings. Do the following to ensure the safe operation of your smoke detector:
●If your smoke detector is working properly, the red light should be on. If the red light is not blinking(闪动), contact residence hall staff immediately.
●Do not cover or block your smoke detector in any way.
●If a smoke detector sets off an alarm and there is no fire or smoke, inform your hall staff.
1. What is the main duty of the fire prevention professionals?| A．To provide part-time jobs for students. |
| B．To lead the students to the nearest exits. |
| C．To check and maintain fire prevention equipment. |
| D．To train teachers to be fire prevention professionals. |
| A．Pipes and smoke detectors. |
| B．Smoke detectors and sprinklers. |
| C．Fire alarm pull stations and pipes. |
| D．Sprinklers and fire alarm pull stations. |
| A．rush quickly to a lift |
| B．gather at the nearest exit |
| C．shut the door and leave at once |
| D．wait for instructions in the hall |
| A．Using them wrongly results in punishment. |
| B．Irresponsible use of them can damage them. |
| C．Improper use of them can destroy the apartment. |
| D．Using them without a trainer present is forbidden. |
Twenty-five years ago, most young British people wanted a career in law, to be a doctor, or to take up singing. But today, things stand
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1. There is no doubt that the boxes were then put on a train for Konigsberg, which was at that time a German city on the Baltic Sea.
2. The amber which was selected had a beautiful yellow-brown colour like honey.
3. Sadly, although the Amber Room was considered one of the wonders of the world, it is now missing.
4. Women are not only allowed, but play a very important role in gymnastics, athletics, team sports and …
5. That’s the motto of the Olympics, you know-“Swifter, Higher and Stronger.”
6. 你认为这个学校怎么样？
7. 张老师学识渊博，他的学生对他评价很高。( think highly of)
8. 正是在上届奥运会上他获得了三枚金牌。( It was…that… 强调句)
9. 这对善良的夫妇为无家可归的人提供食物。（provide…for…）
10. 弗兰克如此生气，以至于他说他想离开团队。（Frank; so…that…）
About two years ago, I worked hard and entered a locally key school, which my parents were proud of it. From then up, I got up early and got to the school on time. After school, I went back home in time to help my parents do some housework while enjoy some light music. However, one day my mother persuading me to live at school to learn to be independent, preparing the future life. As I was unhappy, I understood my parents and followed their advices. Before living at school, I found it helped me save time and learn what to get on with others.
The Amber Room got this name because it was made of several tons of amber.
The room was first designed for the palace of Frederick I. However, the next king, Frederick William I , to
Later, Catherine II had the amber Room moved to a palace outside St Petersburg where she spent her summers. And more
During World War II, some of the Nazis
Recently, a new Amber Room has been built by the Russians and
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10 . Once a large stone covered Snake and she couldn’t rise.
Hyena who was looking for his own share of the White Man’s body said, “If you were bitten, what would it matter?” So Snake thought that it was settled, but the White Man said again, “
Jackal replied, “I don’t believe that snake could ever be covered by a stone.
| A．Don’t lift the stone |
| B．A White Man found her and talked with her |
| C．They went together to that place |
| D．If I saw it in the flesh |
| E．A White Man came upon her and lifted the stone |
| F．Unless I saw it with my own eyes |
| G．Wait a little, and let us ask another wise people |
