My mother, a kind and considerate lady, would help others in need, though our family was not rich. When I was young, she worked as a housekeeper in the home of a wealthy businessman.
Every day, after tidying up the rooms at the businessman’s house, she would cross the street to buy groceries. As she passed by a row of low rented houses, she would always have a look at an elderly man who collected scrap (废品). The old man, in his seventies, always carried a bag. He lived in a tiny house with a small window. My mother couldn’t help but feel a sense of sympathy whenever she saw the old man eating dry bread, accompanied by a bowl of water. Thus, she would bring him old newspapers, empty cans and beer bottles, along with some food. To the old man, those were precious gifts. The businessman saw my mother’s good behavior and kept it in mind.
I learned from my mother that the poor old man lived alone. His small room was almost empty except a worn mat and a pile of collected scrap. His only way of showing gratitude to my mother was through a humble smile on his face. I once asked my mother, “Why are you so nice to the old man?” She looked at me and answered affectionately, “Because he looks like my father in the countryside.”
As the New Year approached, the businessman visited his relatives abroad, leaving my mother to watch over his house. He paid my mother double wages for her efforts, and prepared extra money for the old man.
The old man frequently appeared in various neighborhoods with his bag, and his business seemed to be going well. He not only collected plastic and cardboard boxes left at doorsteps but also threw the litter beside them into the bins. Watching him walking away, with his white hair blown in the cold wind, my mother’s heart ached.
My mother told me that she decided to knit (编织) two woolen sweaters, one for her father and the other for the old man. “Perhaps the old man had no children, but it was the New Year, and he deserved a gift, too,” she said.
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On the first day of the New Year, my mother approached the old man’s door, with her knitted sweater, food and some money.
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International students from the Beijing Language and Culture University were busy preparing for the 2023 Competition for the Transmission and Promotion of the Beijing Central Axis, with three songs
The competition, hosted
“I think this song about the Wanning Bridge is very beautiful. When I was learning the lyrics, I got to know about the bridge’s history and architectural style. I feel that I’m very
It was the first time Chinese folk music
4 . I’m 19 years old and studying at college. I’m a(n)
I used to dislike learning. My parents, who had no college education, always
Once I was
From then on, I
In fact, my parents always help me when I need them. I also help them do housework
A.self-motivated | B.warm-hearted | C.fun-loving | D.easy-going |
A.worthless | B.horrible | C.powerful | D.temporary |
A.allowed | B.troubled | C.invited | D.pushed |
A.pity | B.cry | C.explanation | D.protection |
A.However | B.Therefore | C.Otherwise | D.Moreover |
A.understood | B.mistaken | C.valued | D.criticized |
A.involvement | B.interest | C.comment | D.cooperation |
A.uncover | B.acknowledge | C.disrespect | D.possess |
A.resolved | B.happened | C.failed | D.pretended |
A.approached | B.multiplied | C.improved | D.stopped |
A.risked | B.avoided | C.kept | D.began |
A.Regularity | B.Integrity | C.Freedom | D.Reputation |
A.party | B.habit | C.record | D.version |
A.on board | B.on purpose | C.in return | D.in case |
A.religious | B.commercial | C.political | D.moral |
5 . Are you longing for a travel experience full of iconic attractions, which is not only immersive but also intimate? Offering attentive guides, unique experiences, and the perfect combination of exploration and friendship, small group travel is redefining the holiday experience.
●Explore uncharted but safe territories. Take a journey to breathtaking destinations that might otherwise be frightening to explore independently.
●Be guided by the local guides.
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●Start your adventure with peace of mind. Small group tour operators take care of everything. With convenience at the forefront, you can explore outside your comfort zone, knowing that every detail has been thoughtfully arranged.
A.Bond with like-minded travelers |
B.It is a unique experience to visit a packed place |
C.Take a look below to find what you can do on the trip |
D.Travel alone to find more opportunity to enjoy yourself |
E.A small group tour offers access to off-the-beaten-path places |
F.You can experience the true essence of a destination with their guidance |
G.Besides, reputable small group travel companies ensure your protection and security |
6 . The Let’s Activity Campaign
The Let’s Activity campaign aimed at preserving rivers is coming. You will board at Castle Wharf, Nottingham, England. Offer to join us now.
BookingArrive 15 minutes before the schedule time to ensure we can get started in a timely manner. The sessions are designed for adults and children of all ages to enjoy a new experience. Parents or guardians should book tickets in advance to participate in the campaign.
CostThis campaign is free for all participants who are also not paid. However, if you fail to cancel and simply don’t show up on the day, you must pay the standard £20 administration fee, chargeable for each ticket booked.
Therefore, if your circumstances do suddenly change and you are no longer able to attend, you must cancel using one of these three mechanisms:
1. The preferred method is via the ticket booking system. You can find the link on your ticket.
2. You can also click here to send an email to us, and know more about details of the date, time, venue and participants in your email message. Don’t email if within less than 48 hours of the campaign. Instead, you’d better use option 1 above or option 3 below.
3. In case of an unforeseen emergency within 48 hours of the campaign, telephone the staff member, which we hope won’t happen.
Donate to Let’s ActivityAs part of our work, the Let’s Activity campaign is a waterway charity to help everyone get out, get active and make their lives better by learning to boat. You can now support the work our teams do with families, and make a donation on our website for the environmental protection.
1. What do we know about the campaign?A.It requires reservation. | B.It is chargeable to adults. |
C.It is a 15-minute parent-child experience. | D.It requires individual administrative capability. |
A.Sending cell phone messages. | B.Telephoning the staff member. |
C.Emailing within 48 hours of the campaign. | D.Using the booking system linked on the ticket. |
A.To call for a visit to rivers. | B.To call for volunteering work. |
C.To encourage a donation on the spot. | D.To encourage children to learn to boat. |
7 . A winter storm dropped huge amounts of snow overnight on January 16 in western Pennsylvania. Coach Brian Delallo, who worked on a local high school football team, decided to
The players received the message and went out to work on the more than six inches of snow. They said that they removed
Many of the people whom the team members
“It’s about
A.try out | B.pick up | C.go over | D.call off |
A.injury | B.weather | C.disease | D.pressure |
A.Find | B.Permit | C.Track | D.Request |
A.money | B.apology | C.challenge | D.request |
A.dirt | B.water | C.snow | D.waste |
A.demanding | B.rewarding | C.promising | D.amusing |
A.hopeful | B.great | C.surprised | D.tired |
A.approached | B.surrounded | C.rescued | D.entertained |
A.sought | B.got | C.appreciated | D.refused |
A.Actually | B.Moreover | C.Fortunately | D.Instantly |
A.goals | B.secrets | C.traditions | D.jobs |
A.community | B.success | C.harvest | D.intervention |
A.matters | B.cares | C.works | D.stays |
A.off | B.up | C.in | D.back |
A.way | B.win | C.must | D.lesson |
8 . Usually, someone would come up and ask, “What are you going to be when you grow up?” As children, this kind of question is often raised when we have
Well, it started out being a cowboy or super hero. Later it was fireman, policeman, lawyer... As I grew older, my dreams of the future
By then, I had my heart set on
However, for many, there is a “thief”, which goes around
We find ourselves just about reaching our
A.difficulties | B.challenges | C.memories | D.gatherings |
A.changed | B.reduced | C.developed | D.disappeared |
A.live | B.major | C.believe | D.bring |
A.discovering | B.cheating | C.becoming | D.awarding |
A.spent | B.wasted | C.decided | D.took |
A.planning | B.teaching | C.planting | D.reading |
A.sensitive | B.objective | C.passive | D.positive |
A.missing | B.reflecting | C.performing | D.achieving |
A.reaching | B.throwing | C.stealing | D.abandoning |
A.thief | B.teacher | C.robber | D.guider |
A.parents | B.ourselves | C.relatives | D.themselves |
A.homes | B.limit | C.dreams | D.potential |
A.possibly | B.quickly | C.frequently | D.gradually |
A.despair | B.failure | C.moment | D.difference |
A.precious | B.original | C.faithful | D.ordinary |
9 . If you think that running marathons will help you live a long and health y life, new research may come as a shock. According to a recent scientific study, people who do a very strenuous workout are as likely to die as people who do no exercise at all.
Scientists in Denmark have been studying over 1, 000 joggers and non-joggers for 12 years. The death rates from the sample group indicate that people who jog at a moderate pace two or three times a week for less than two and a half hours in total are least likely to die. The best speed to jog at was found to be about 5 miles per hour. The research suggests that people who jog more than three times a week or at higher speeds of over 7 mph die at the same rate as non-joggers. The scientists think that this is because strenuous exercise causes structural changes to the heart and arteries (动脉). Over time, this can cause serious injuries.
Peter Schnohr, a researcher in Copenhagen, said, “If your goal is to decrease the risk of death and improve life expectancy, jogging a few times a week at a moderate pace is a good strategy. Anything more is just unnecessary, and it may be harmful.”
The implications of this are that moderate forms of exercise such as Tai Chi, yoga and brisk walking may be better for us than “iron man” events, triathlons and long-distance running and cycling. According to Jacob Louis Marott, another researcher involved in the study, “You don’t actually have to do that much to have a good impact on your health. And perhaps you shouldn’t actually do too much.”
1. The underlined word “strenuous” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to “ ______”.A.hard | B.regular | C.practical | D.little |
A.suggest giving up jogging | B.show risks of doing sports |
C.provide supportive evidence | D.introduce the research process |
A.Jogging for an hour every day. | B.Brisk walking for half an hour every day. |
C.Cycling at a high speed. | D.Doing yoga once a month. |
A.It may injure the heart and arteries. | B.It can make the body tired out. |
C.It will bring much pressure. | D.It consumes too much energy. |
1. Who is the man asking for?
A.Eric. | B.Laura. | C.Heather. |
A.Pass on a message. | B.Make a phone call. | C.Go shopping. |