1 . There was once a boy called Mario who loved to have lots of friends at school. However, he wasn’t sure whether or not his classmates were his true friends, so he asked his grandpa. The old man answered, “I have just exactly what you need; it’s in the attic (阁楼). Wait here for a minute.”
Grandpa left, soon returning as though carrying something in his hand, but Mario could see nothing there. “Take it. It’s a very special chair. Because it’s invisible (无形的) it’s rather difficult to sit on, but if you take it to school and you manage to sit on it, you’ll be able to tell who your true friends are.”
Mario took the strange invisible chair and went to school. At break time he asked everyone to form a circle, and he put himself in the middle, with his chair. “Nobody move. You’re about to see something amazing,” Mario said.
Then Mario tried sitting on the chair. He missed and fell straight onto his backside. Everyone had a pretty good laugh. Mario wouldn’t be beaten. He kept trying to sit on the magic chair, and kept falling to the ground... until, suddenly, he tried again and didn’t fall. This time he sat, hovering (悬停) in mid-air.
Looking around, Mario saw George, Lucas, and Diana — three of his best friends — holding him up, so he wouldn’t fall. At the same time, many others he had thought of as friends were doing nothing but make fun of him, enjoying each and every fall.
Leaving with his three friends, Mario explained to them how his grandpa had so cleverly thought of such a good idea. Now he knows that those who take joy in our misfortunes (不幸) when we are in difficulty are not our true friends.
1. What did Mario’s grandpa take from the attic?A.An invisible chair. | B.An old chair. |
C.A real chair. | D.Nothing. |
A.To see whether Mario could sit on it. |
B.To test who were Mario’s true friends. |
C.To let Mario have fun with his classmates. |
D.To test whether Mario was popular at school. |
A.He saw the invisible chair suddenly. |
B.He managed to sit on the chair finally. |
C.His friends held him up with their hands. |
D.His classmates gave him a chair to sit on. |
A.Never laugh at our friends. |
B.True friends can help us do magic. |
C.True friends are those who care for us. |
D.Having too many good friends isn’t a good thing. |
2 . Toronto is a city of neighborhoods, so wherever you are in Toronto, you’re bound to find yourself surrounded by shopping, dining and culture experiences unique to that specific area.
Toronto’s CN Tower
It’s one of the world’s tallest structures at 1,815 feet and the glassed-in elevators offer visitors a sense of just how high that is. In the tower’s 360 Restaurant, diners sit on a floor that performs a full cycle every 72 minutes, guaranteeing different views of the city with each bite of meal. Plus, if you order dishes at the restaurant, your entry to the CN Tower is free.
The Fairmont Royal York Hotel
It is one of Toronto’s oldest and most storied hotels. Since opening in 1929, it’s stood as one of the largest hotels in the British Commonwealth with 1,600 rooms. It’s also home to more than 300,000 bees, who live on the hotel’s rooftop and produce honey for the Fairmont Royal York’s dining facilities.
The Toronto Islands
North America’s largest urban car-free community offers plenty of green space and beaches for visitors of all ages. Those looking for exercise can explore the islands by bike while checking out the breathtaking views of Toronto’s skyline; visit the rental facility near the Centre Island ferry dock.
St. Lawrence Market
Voted the world’s best food market in 2012, the St. Lawrence Market complex consists of two buildings. The north building plays host to weekly Saturday fanner’s markets, while in the south building, open every day except Sunday and Monday, meat, baked goods, jewelry…are on offer. One of Toronto’s most iconic (标志性的) breakfasts —the pea-meal bacon sandwich is considered a signature dish.
1. Where can you have a bird’s eye-view of Toronto while dining?A.The Toronto Islands. | B.Toronto’s CN Tower. |
C.The Fairmont Royal York Hotel. | D.St. Lawrence Market. |
A.Fantastic dishes. | B.Unique things. |
C.Breathtaking scenery. | D.Diverse cultures. |
A.A news report. | B.A popular novel. |
C.A travel guide. | D.An advertisement. |
3 . People who seek comfort by pouring their hearts out in Courtney’s office don’t get rewarded with an Xanax or Prozac prescription (处方). Instead, they walk away with a reading list of some fictions.
Such fictions as To Kill a Mockingbird and The Color Purple teach you complicated topics like racism, poverty, bullying and other issues. They could also help you know your own heart and others’. Keith Oatley, a psychology professor at Toronto University, recommends novels that help us understand the characters from the inside rather than plot—driven novels. We can learn from a literary masterpiece, such as Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway, or from popular fictions such as Harry Potter. Spending quality time with these characters as you relax on the beach or sit propped up on bed pillows may enhance your EQ (emotional intelligence).
Lab tests seem to show this. Brain scans of people who have been reading fictions show the area that corresponds with emotion lights up. Even if you are not a keen reader, there’s still hope. Past studies have shown serial TV programs that are character driven such as The West Wing or The Good Wife also help you better understand what we human beings are up to. Other studies have shown watching character-driven sitcoms can lessen a viewer’s prejudice.
You can be as witty as Sherlock, but to get along well in this life, you really do need to understand people emotionally. And you can’t be as emotionally unavailable as Mr. Darcy throughout much of Pride and Prejudice. You have to learn the lesson Jane Austen is trying to teach with that book. Kieth said, “To love people, you really have to know them.” People say you only get one life, but I say read fictions and you can live many lives in one.
1. Which statement is true according to the passage?A.Reading novels cures diseases. | B.Plot-driven novels are not beneficial. |
C.Woolf stands out as a novelist. | D.Brain scans influence people’s EQ. |
A.By analyzing some data. | B.By following the order of time. |
C.By providing some evidence. | D.By making some comparisons. |
A.Sherlock gets along well in life. | B.Darcy is not very emotionally intelligent. |
C.Keith loves reading Austen’s novels. | D.Reading fictions can lengthen our life. |
A.The Collapse of Traditional Prescription |
B.Suggestions on Choosing Right Novels |
C.Reading Fictions Benefits EQ |
D.Ways to Boost EQ |
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Yours,
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6 . In 1969, watching the landing of Apollo 11 on the Moon on TV from his parents’ farm in Canada, Chris Hadfield was amazed and excited. On that day, at only nine years old, Chris made the most important decision of his life: He was going to be an astronaut.
There wasn’t even a training program in Canada to become an astronaut, but Chris was determined. He spent a great deal of time studying and fixing engines. After school he joined the Canadian army where he learned to fly many different types of planes. Chris did a lot of research for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA)in the United States and had special training. Finally, in 1995, he rode his first rocket into space.
Chris became the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space, and went on a number of space missions throughout his career. The most memorable was his five-month stay on the International Space Station(ISS)as commander, between December 2012 and May 2013. He posted on social media thousands of photos of Earth and videos of himself explaining how things work in zero gravity. His followers could watch him sleeping, brushing his teeth, washing his hands, or preparing “space” snacks in zero gravity, which turned him into a social media phenomenon.
Today, Chris travels the world giving talks about his work. He once said, “Decide in your heart of hearts what really excites and challenges you, and start moving your life in that direction. Every decision you make, from what you eat to what you do with your time tonight, turns you into who you are tomorrow. Look at who you want to be, and start sculpting yourself into that person. You may not get exactly where you thought you’d be, but you will be doing things that suit you in a profession you believe in. Don’t let life randomly kick you into the adult you don’t want to become. ”
1. What led Chris to make up his mind to be an astronaut?A.The life on his parents’farm. | B.Apollo 11’s landing on the Moon. |
C.His ability to fly various planes. | D.His passion for studying engines. |
A.Serving in the Canadian army. | B.Receiving a lot of training from the NASA. |
C.Working as commander on the ISS. | D.Being the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space. |
A.The space tasks he conducted in his life. | B.His great contributions to Canada’s space industry. |
C.His strong determination to pursue his dream. | D.The pictures and videos he posted online. |
A.Courage is what it takes to overcome difficulties. | B.The secret of success lies in the firm aim. |
C.From small beginnings come great endings. | D.Opportunities go hand in hand with challenges. |
On a misty morning in July, Clay and Acaimie arrived at the base of Mount Liamuiga, ready for their first honeymoon climb. They had married just five days earlier back home in Indiana, the United States.
They had their apparent differences. Acaimie had always been the worrier. Clay, on the other hand, was an optimist—always certain that things would turn out just fine. So it was Clay who wanted to take a day of their honeymoon and climb Mount Liamuiga, which is also a dead volcano—a popular destination for vacationers looking for adventure.
The couple, dressed in white T-shirts and sneakers, arrived for their journey in a rental car expecting to explore. When arriving, they found an empty dirt parking lot with just a small sign marking the beginning of the track. They made their way up anyway.
It took them nearly three hours to reach the peak, but the view made it all worthwhile. Though worn-out, they couldn't have been happier as they took a few selfies(自拍)with their cellphones, and walked around the edge of the volcano.
That's when Clay saw it: a small track, half-hidden beneath plant life, that led into the volcano's crater(火山口). A series of holes had been drilled into the rocks, with ropes that led down. For Clay, the sight was incredibly inviting. It felt like a secret entrance to a mysterious paradise(天堂,乐园). Acaimie was less enthusiastic. The track was steep, and she was afraid of heights, but she bravely followed Clay's lead. After just a few minutes of going downwards, though, she'd had enough. She told her husband she'd wait on the rocks just off the track while he went exploring. “Just be quick,” she said as she watched him set off on the rough path, zigzagging(曲折前进)while grasping the rope.
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A few minutes later, she heard a noise of something rolling downhill and a cry for help from deep within the crater.
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There was nobody when they reached the top, but fortunately she found a signal on her cellphone.
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After another day on the train, eventually they were back in an urban area, the city of Winnipeg. It was not until 9:30
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10 . This past April, Scott McKenzie and his buddy Jeremy Uhrich were
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A.highlighted | B.involved | C.defended | D.drilled |
A.positive | B.complex | C.small | D.simple |
A.sincerely | B.desperately | C.elegantly | D.proudly |
A.praised | B.eased | C.suspected | D.declined |
A.in | B.down | C.on | D.out |
A.dropping off | B.taking off | C.insisting on | D.taking over |
A.disappointed | B.astonished | C.pleased | D.practical |
A.appeal | B.initiative | C.inquiry | D.investigation |
A.selling | B.serving | C.owing | D.casting |
A.welfare | B.determination | C.expectation | D.appreciation |
A.interrupted | B.expected | C.recalled | D.approved |
A.take charge of | B.call off | C.pull back | D.subscribe to |
A.ambitious | B.awkward | C.qualified | D.blessed |
A.winner | B.project | C.whole | D.part |
A.exposure | B.wealth | C.cheer | D.patience |