To celebrate Fireman’s Day, a town’s special school for orphans(孤儿) held a special meet and greet with the local fire department. That year, the firemen had stopped a forest fire before it could reach houses and buildings.
The town’s firefighters came to the school dressed in uniform and answered all the kids’ questions. Captain Joshua was the department leader and explained each team member’s role. “Everybody has to be in the right place at the right time,” he explained to the children.
Captain Joshua suffered a noticeable burn mark above one of his eyes while fighting against the forest fire. A young boy named David approached Joshua, who noticed that the young boy had a birthmark in the same spot as his burn mark. David had another request for Joshua but was too shy to ask at first. David turned to his teacher, Mrs. Humphries, for approval, and she gave him a thumbs-up.
“Would it be all right if I came to the fire station to see all the equipment and look at the trucks?” David asked. The young boy explained that he dreamed of one day becoming a fireman, which was why he wanted to learn as much as possible. Mrs. Humphries told the captain, “The reason why David is so interested in firemen is that a dangerous fire took his parents from him at a young age.” Hearing this, Joshua decided that the trip would be beneficial for David and agreed to the tour.
That Saturday morning, Joshua showed Mrs. Humphries and David around the fire department. David was smiling from ear to ear. The three had hot dogs at the station. “I want to be a fireman to save many lives so that children don’t have to be sad. I want to be just like you when I grow up,” David said to Joshua before saying goodbye to him.
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22 years later, after many years of retirement, Joshua encountered a big fire.
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Before the firemen left, Joshua grabbed a man with a birthmark above of one of his eyes.
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2 . These days, senior citizens sometimes have to work well beyond the average age of retirement just to make ends meet.
Devan Bonagura is a 19-year-old boy from New Jersey, who just started to work. He was working at the Hackettstown store when he
Nearly 20 million people viewed Devan’s video, and the 39,000
Once the donations hit $ 110, 000, Devan spoke with Nola about the Internet’s good deed. “The viewers
Nola was so
Now Nola can finally
| A．spotted | B．greeted | C．supported | D．served |
| A．old-fashioned | B．broad-minded | C．sad-looking | D．easy-going |
| A．confirmed | B．simplified | C．clarified | D．accompanied |
| A．comments | B．discussions | C．announcements | D．debates |
| A．permission | B．encouragement | C．progress | D．courage |
| A．borrowed | B．saved | C．raised | D．earned |
| A．admit | B．believe | C．agree | D．remember |
| A．financially | B．honestly | C．gradually | D．technically |
| A．convinced | B．amused | C．surprised | D．touched |
| A．Fearing | B．Learning | C．Predicting | D．Reminding |
| A．refer to | B．give up | C．pay for | D．put back |
| A．faith | B．honor | C．determination | D．kindness |
| A．returned | B．opened | C．carried | D．placed |
| A．stage | B．chance | C．goal | D．figure |
| A．retire | B．forgive | C．leave | D．understand |
3 . How often do you find yourself unhappy at work?
Your boss, who decides your fate, has a powerful ability to annoy you. Not everyone likes their boss. We all dream of this perfect boss who doesn’t micromanage(微管理) and isn’t incompetent.
Your boss controls your work environment, organizes work, defines your job role, and is your support network and backup if you meet a problem. If you have an issue with your boss, it’s time to do something about it.
Discuss your issue with your boss and find a way you can both work together. Team up and create a plan so that you can both work and not vex(惹恼) each other.
| A．You probably were so excited at some point. |
| B．But nobody is perfect, not even your dream boss. |
| C．Stop doing that and find ways to solve the problem. |
| D．Think of him or her as more of a partner than a boss. |
| E．Improve your skills of exchanging ideas and views with them. |
| F．There are plenty of reasons why you are unhappy in your job role. |
| G．You are not responsible for your boss’ behavior, but you can control yours. |
4 . Tomatoes are common in daily life. Cat hie Martin, British scientist, has been working on developing purple tomatoes for years. Though the color is unusual, now this special kind of tomatoes has very high levels of antioxidants(AOS,抗氧化剂).
AOS are found naturally in plants like blueberries and red cabbage. Scientists believe AOS may help prevent heart disease and help fight against diseases like diabetes(糖尿病). But tomatoes naturally only have a small amount of AOS in them. Martin wanted to see if she could create tomatoes with lots of AOS by changing the DNA of a tomato plant.
A plant developed from specially created DNA is known as a GMO(转基因生物). Martin added two genes(基因) from a plant called snapdragon. Soon her plants were producing small purple tomatoes with lots of AOS. Even better, the tomatoes remained fresh almost twice as long as normal tomatoes. Martin and other scientists further tested the tomatoes on mice that were likely to get cancer. The mice that were fed the purple tomatoes lived about 30% longer than those fed normal tomatoes. Though that’s good news, experiments on mice don’t always predict what effects on humans will be the same. We need to see more experiments about it.
GMOs were first allowed in America in the late 1990s. But GMO products weren’t popular with customers. Many people were scared by the idea that the foods weren’t natural or safe. There’re still questions about the effects of GMO crops on the environment. However, scientists deny these claims.
Even so, many people have concerns about them. Because of these concerns, most GMO products created over the last 20 years have focused on helping farmers rather than attracting customers.
Anyway, on September 7, 2022, the US approved the purple tomatoes, which is the first time it has approved a GMO plant designed to target human health.
1. Why did Martin experiment on purple tomatoes?| A．They are available easily. | B．They have a special color. |
| C．They don’t have enough AOS. | D．They can stop some diseases. |
| A．Favorable. | B．Unclear. | C．Unsupportive. | D．Doubtful. |
| A．The environment affects GMO foods. |
| B．The customers do not like GMO foods. |
| C．GMO products are used to help farmers. |
| D．Scientists think GMO products are safe. |
| A．Different DNA Can Benefit Plant Growth |
| B．Scientists Are Changing DNA of Tomatoes |
| C．Tomatoes with Changed DNA Are Approved |
| D．Human Health Depends on Changed DNA |
5 . As it traveled through the Swiss Alps, a 1.9-kilometer-long locomotive (机车) set the record for the world’s longest passenger train.
Trains have been running in Switzerland for 175 years. In late October, 2022, a festival was held to celebrate that fact. As part of the celebration, the Rhaetian Railway company decided to set the record. It wound through tunnels, mountains and valleys along the Albula Line attracting so many tourists every year, which was recognized as a protected site by UNESCO World Heritage in 2008.
The locomotive was made up of electric trains connected to each other. Each of those had four cars, which brought the train’s total to 100 cars. The trip covered about 25 kilometers and took a little over an hour. In that time, the record-setting train passed over 48 bridges and stably went through 22 tunnels.
Locals who love taking trains, train lovers and members of the press stayed at the top of the hills or in scenic valleys to watch the train make its leisurely (慢悠悠的) trip. At the festival, 3, 000 ticket holders gathered in the village of Bergin and followed the journey through a live video feed (信息推送).
To prepare for the journey, Swiss engineers had been conducting trial runs for months, testing communication and safety facility to ensure a successful trip. The train took seven drivers and 21 other specially trained workers to run it. All parts of the train had to be kept running at exactly the same speed. To help the drivers communicate with each other, even when they were deep inside tunnels, making their way, the railway set up a special phone system.
“Finally, we have achieved this world record,” says railway director Renato Fasciati. “Not only did we have a wonderful railway festival here in Bergin, but we were able to present ourselves around the world as an amazing and creative mountain rail way.”
1. Why did the company set the record for the world’s longest passenger train?| A．To honor a big celebration. | B．To call for green travel. |
| C．To promote Swiss tourism. | D．To protect the Albula Line. |
| A．It aimed to deliver local people. | B．It attracted a number of watchers. |
| C．It ran even faster while in tunnels. | D．It’s made up of 26 electric trains. |
| A．Beautiful. | B．Demanding. | C．Boring. | D．Dangerous. |
| A．A diary. | B．A novel. | C．A newspaper. | D．An advertisement. |
6 . Growing up, Danielle Belleny was always outdoors, picking up insects and investigating the animal world on her own. She hadn’t yet heard of wildlife biology, but that’s what she was learning about. She wanted to be a vet, a person who can treat sick or injured animals, at first. She said, “I always knew I wanted to work with animals, and as a kid，that was the only job I knew where I could do that.” But when Belleny was in college, her dad advised her to learn wildlife biology instead of veterinary.
Later, Belleny started working on research projects. One project involved placing trackers on a bird called the northern bobwhite. For another, she spent time herding goats, as a way to protect a grass habitat for endangered box turtles (龟) without hurting them.
Belleny’s working at Plateau Land &. Wildlife Management. “In the mornings, I’m usually out the door before sunrise,” she says. She surveys birds, keeping track of different species. And she searches for signs of what other animals in the area are doing. Around lunchtime, she’ll return home and write up a report. In the afternoon, she leaves for another site visit. Landowners can request her services. She advises people on how to protect the wildlife that lives on their farm. Her work takes her all around Texas.
Outside of work, young Belleny has been bird-watching for seven years. Her first book This Is a Book for People Who Love Birds was published in May, 2022. Now she’s working on a children’s book about birding, which is scheduled to come out in fall 2023. Belleny has some advice for young people thinking about careers. “Try everything you’re interested in through books and libraries. If you’re into wildlife biology, go to a library and find some field guides. After learning much information, you can do research work more easily.
1. What did Belleny want to do at the very beginning?| A．Working as a vet. | B．Protecting wildlife. |
| C．Watching birds daily. | D．Looking after goats. |
| A．Her field work. | B．Her link with animals. |
| C．Her research reports. | D．Her services to farmers. |
| A．Love nature and animals. | B．Make good use of libraries. |
| C．Write more animal books. | D．Go into biological research. |
| A．Curious minds never feel satisfied. | B．It pays off to put theory into practice. |
| C．Interest is the best teacher in your life. | D．Career choices should be made earlier. |
7 . Wrap up and buy a ticket on the spot or book online for London by Night Open Top Tour, which departs from Waterloo and lasts 90 minutes. Taking you through Trafalgar Square, the lights of Piccadilly Circus, past Big Ben and more, this tour is a perfect opportunity to see the capital after the sun sets, with most attractions lit up.
Schedule
Departure Times: 7:00 p. m. tour, check in at 6:45 p.m.; 8:00 p. m. tour, check in at 7:45 p. m.
Departure Point: London Eye, Belvedere Road. Tourist bus, London SE1 7NA. Look out for Jubilee Park and Garden on Belvedere Road, which is in front of the London Eye. This is where our blue buses will be waiting.
Note
English live guide will be available on this tour. Audio(音频) guides will be available in 11 languages. To see our social distancing and health and safety policy, visit www.goldentours. com/ covid-19. Customers will need to remain on the bus for the full tour. There will be no breaks during the tour. No restroom available on board. No food will be provided but you may take some by yourself. Free Wi-Fi is available. You may tip the guide for the service. We’ll no longer be providing face masks for all our guests, but you’re very welcome to wear your own mask. Buses will be cleaned thoroughly after every tour. During summer months it’ll operate in the day. You can cancel your reservation for this product up to 48 hours before departure.
1. What can be learnt about the tour?| A．It is scheduled twice a day. | B．It must be booked online. |
| C．Visitors must wear masks. | D．Its buses often leave early. |
| A．Using Wi-Fi. | B．Eating any food. |
| C．Giving guides tips. | D．Getting off the bus. |
| A．It is done in the day. | B．It cannot be cancelled. |
| C．There’re no live guides. | D．The tour time is shortened. |
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10 . For someone who enjoys gardening or working outside, gifts for their garden can be very thoughtful and appreciated by the gardener.
High quality garden tools can make excellent garden gift ideas, such as small shovels. These may be designed with flowers or other gardening images on them, or they may be personalized for the gift receiver.
Decorations for the garden are some of the more popular garden gift ideas. Animals, or other small statues are generally a good choice, and look good with most types of garden decor.
| A．These can work well in most gardens. |
| B．Some garden gift ideas can be functional as well as decorative. |
| C．There are many garden gift ideas to be found in stores and online. |
| D．In addition, you might choose to make something for the garden. |
| E．For smaller gardens, decorative fences may make nice gifts as well. |
| F．Consider the design of the garden in advance before buying any gifts for it. |
| G．A gardening bag in which to store the tools can also be a great garden gift idea. |
