Several years ago, as I was looking over my travel itinerary (行程) for a business trip from San Francisco to New Orleans, I noticed that I would be spending some time at the Dallas airport before catching a connecting flight. So I called my friend Luke who lived in Dallas, and said I would like to have dinner with him. Luke instantly agreed. However, the flight arrived in Dallas an hour late. Luke was waiting for me as I stepped off the plane.
“Hey, Luke,” I said apologetically, “thanks for coming out to meet me. I hope you didn’t wait here too long.” “ Oh, no problem.” he replied easily. “I called ahead and found out your flight was going to be late.” “Oh, good!” I replied. “Listen, I’m sorry about dinner, but I’ll owe (欠) you one next time. Come on! Find out which gate my next plane is leaving from. We can head over there together and talk for a while.”
I started walking but Luke didn’t budge (让步). “But I want to have dinner with you,” he said. I looked back at him questioningly. “What are you talking about?” “We’ re having dinner,” replied Luke with determination. “I have this whole thing examined thoroughly. I really know this airport well. Just follow me.”
He picked up one of my bags and carried it out through the security check. I ran after him, thinking to myself. “There is no way we are going to get into his car, drive to a restaurant, have dinner, and still get back in time for me to catch the plane!”
The two of us moved hurriedly in the parking lot until we came to Luke’s car. Luke opened the trunk (后备箱) of his car.
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I was shocked that Luke brought the dinner here!
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A.Tom. | B.Lily. | C.Mike |
3 . Marcus is a handsome and athletic kid. He plays tennis and
Marcus has known Conrad since primary school. They’ve always been
Finally, the doctors found a new
To Conrad’s delight, he gets a chance to join the cross country team. Conrad doesn’t win, not once, but Marcus is there,
A.gives up | B.competes in | C.hears of | D.breaks through |
A.able | B.lucky | C.eager | D.calm |
A.bears | B.counts | C.forgets | D.escapes |
A.accept | B.enjoy | C.lose | D.miss |
A.strangers | B.enemies | C.friends | D.teachers |
A.surprise | B.sadness | C.impatience | D.tiredness |
A.promises | B.asks | C.drives | D.forces |
A.long | B.noisy | C.boring | D.interesting |
A.treatment | B.excuse | C.period | D.topic |
A.goal | B.style | C.speed | D.skill |
A.suitable | B.serious | C.small | D.comfortable |
A.strength | B.show | C.shape | D.advantage |
A.relaxing | B.beneficial | C.painful | D.meaningful |
A.queuing | B.arguing | C.running | D.cheering |
A.excitedly | B.curiously | C.anxiously | D.actively |
Good friends always make life seem much easier and better. In our busy lives, sometimes when we feel
Full acceptance is
If you look horrible in that dress you
5 . A sunny afternoon before Christmas, a little girl was decorating a box with a gold wrapping paper to put it under the Christmas tree. Money was tight, so the girl’s father
However, the next morning the girl
The father was extremely
Each of us have been
A.praised | B.punished | C.admired | D.contacted |
A.expensive | B.common | C.cheap | D.lovely |
A.emailed | B.sent | C.brought | D.put |
A.beautiful | B.full | C.amazing | D.empty |
A.box | B.gift | C.paper | D.package |
A.anxiously | B.fluently | C.seriously | D.calmly |
A.excitement | B.tears | C.fire | D.stars |
A.designed | B.exchanged | C.filled | D.arranged |
A.surprised | B.proud | C.shy | D.annoyed |
A.ears | B.hands | C.eyes | D.arms |
A.forgiveness | B.carelessness | C.kindness | D.blindness |
A.alone | B.happy | C.sad | D.excited |
A.heart | B.love | C.anger | D.stress |
A.given | B.requested | C.attracted | D.impressed |
A.source | B.topic | C.confidence | D.treasure |
6 . The mental health of children is connected to their parents’ mental health. A recent study asked parents to report on their children’s mental and physical (身体的) health as well as their own mental health. One in 14 children aged 0~17 years had a parent who reported poor mental health, and those children were more likely to have poor general health and a mental or developmental disability.
Being mentally healthy during childhood includes reaching developmental milestones, learning healthy social skills and how to solve problems. Mentally healthy children are more likely to have a happy life and are more likely to work well at home, in school, and in their communities.
A child’s healthy development depends on their parents who serve as their first sources(来源) of support in becoming independent and leading healthy and successful lives.
The mental health of parents and children is connected in many ways. Parents who have their own mental health challenges, such as dealing with anxiety (fear or worry), may have more difficulty providing care for their children compared to parents who describe their mental health as good. Caring for children can create challenges for parents, particularly if they lack (缺乏) support, which can have a negative effect on a parent’s mental health. Parents and children may also experience shared risks, such as living in unsafe environments, and the like.
Fathers are important for improving children’s mental health, although they are not as often included in research studies as mothers. The recent study looked at fathers and found similar connections between their mental health and their children’s general and mental health as for mothers. Fathers and mothers need support, which, in turn, can help them support their children’s mental health.
1. What does the study mainly focus on?A.Some useful social skills. | B.Children’s future life. |
C.Parent-child mental health. | D.Community’s influence. |
A.Raising kids without support. | B.Living in a strange place. |
C.Sharing a common interest. | D.Communicating with each other. |
A.They are often included in studies. | B.They play a more important part. |
C.They seldom bear the responsibility. | D.They can influence children’s health. |
A.In a diary. | B.In a book review. |
C.In a magazine. | D.In a children’s story. |
1. Where do Bill's family live?
A.In New Zealand. | B.In the USA. | C.In Europe. |
A.Jane's sister. | B.Jack's wife. | C.Sarah's mother. |
A.Next year. | B.In three years. | C.This year. |
8 . Living on the Florida Emerald Coast, people view a hurricane as a common thing. So it is not unusual for a family to have several full gas cans and bottled water stored in their houses all summer.
Though unwilling to evacuate from a hurricane, on September 15,my family was forced to leave our home for my grandfather's house several miles away. We spent the early part of that evening watching the hurricane draw closer on the Weather Channel. Around nine o'clock, a loud sound shook the house, turned over the roof and carried it off. Soon came an indoor rainstorm.
Realizing the damage, my grandfather began to be afraid. The storm had started, but he still ran out into the heavy rain and wind to see how much of the roof was left. We got him back inside. I had never seen him so scared. Mom finally asked him to lie down in his room.
The leak had progressed rapidly. It soon became a race against time to protect what was saved. Some people may think it necessary to save material things, but I hoped to save those items with emotional value, such as the photos. I still feared the storm, but I more feared the influence it brought.
The next morning, it started to clear up. Thankfully, my family weathered the storm, though the same could not be said for the house. Only the wooden beams remained, but inside many of his things were safe. My mom and I had worked tirelessly through the night.
It was late, but we were still unwilling to go to bed. We discussed the rebuilding of the house. Under the beautiful sky, we suggested looking after my grandfather more often in the future. After this disaster, I realized the truth that the hurricane itself was not so terrible if we loved each other.
1. Why do the people store full gas cans and bottled water?A.To save much money. | B.To watch a hurricane easily. |
C.To protect their houses well. | D.To be prepared for hurricanes. |
A.Frightened. | B.Surprised. | C.Calm. | D.Angry. |
A.Prepared well for. | B.Waited patiently for. |
C.Came safely through. | D.Suffered seriously from. |
A.Family love is powerful. | B.Take things as they come. |
C.Good health is over wealth. | D.Lost time is never found again. |