1 . There is a song by the great Jamaican singer Bob Marley called So Much Trouble in The World. Marley understood that part of the reason why there are so many problems in the world is the lack of tolerance between people. The UN understands this too— that is why it made November 16th “International Day for Tolerance”.
But first, what is tolerance? According to French philosopher Voltaire, “Tolerance is the consequence of humanity. We are all formed of frailty (脆弱) and error; let us pardon each other’s fool— that is the first law of nature.”
Very often, people do not realize that they are intolerant. This is because intolerance has a lot to do with ignorance. For example, the UN’s campaign is in part about the treatment of females by males. But often, the behavior of men toward women is intolerant because men do not put themselves in the shoes of women.
It is worth thinking a little about the words “tolerance” and “intolerance”. Are they the best words to describe the evils of which we are speaking here? To agree to be “tolerant” of someone is not necessarily a very respectful thing. When someone is tolerated, it implies that there is something wrong with them.
Still, what Voltaire said stands: We humans are not perfect and this weakness is something that we all share. That is the reason we should be tolerant. It is a little like generosity. We can give things to another person, and we can also give our forgiveness.
1. What is the purpose of the UN “International Day for Tolerance”?A.To celebrate the founding of the UN. |
B.To solve the problem of global warming. |
C.To change people’s opinion towards globalization. |
D.To arouse the awareness of tolerance among people. |
A.Because men do not realize the purpose of the UN. |
B.Because men are physically stronger than women. |
C.Because men are not willing to understand women. |
D.Because men do not appreciate the shoes of women. |
A.Because they cannot be used in a respectful way. |
B.Because they are hard to pronounce in English. |
C.Because they cannot be translated into other languages. |
D.Because they do not express the exact meaning people refer to. |
A.Humans tend to find faults in others. |
B.Humans need to give something to others. |
C.Humans are advised to treat others better. |
D.Humans change their attitudes towards others. |
Sam Watts was a 37-year-old fisherman living and working in Canada. One day, Sam planned to head out into the Pacific at 9 am and work straight through until 5 pm the next day. Joining Sam would be his crewman, 24-year-old Tom Buck.
Although Sam had been warned that a storm was coming, there was little that would keep him from going. As he sailed through the waves some 120 kilometers from land, Sam let out his three-kilometer-long fishing line. The storm was gaining strength on land but had yet to reach the men far offshore. That changed around 1 am. Waves rocked the small boat, which began to turn sideways like an amusement park ride. “Get us out of here!” Tom screamed to Sam. “Let’s go back!”
With the winds and waves kicking up, the boat began to fill with water. Sam and Tom tried to pull in the fishing line together, but the high waves filled the boat with water, forcing Sam to make a hard decision. He cut the line, losing thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment and fish in the sea. He then pointed the boat toward a port five hours away. Sam then called his boss, William Fox, to report his position.
With dawn coming, Sam spotted the rise of the mountains on the horizon. He was figuring out a route through the dangerous waters when suddenly the motor stopped. “I couldn’t believe it,” Sam said. “We were 24 kilometers off the coast, and the motor died.” High waves raised and dropped the boat, sending the men crashing into the sides. “William, William!” Sam yelled into the radio. “If you’re coming to get me, come now!”
“We’re coming!” William shouted back.
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Shortly after, the radio died and the wind continued to blow straight offshore, driving the men farther out to sea.
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The next morning, Sam spotted a fishing boat in the distance.
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3 . Three years ago, I participated in Model United Nations(MUN) held by the Education Department, which was a mock UN activity. During the two days, students were separated into different groups which
Each time I participated in MUN, I made good
Failures are completely subjective-we can look at a result as a failure or a
A.strengthened | B.condemned | C.inspired | D.represented |
A.identical | B.temporary | C.various | D.false |
A.preparations | B.predictions | C.appointments | D.explanations |
A.accelerated | B.failed | C.exited | D.succeeded |
A.approached | B.trained | C.expected | D.witnessed |
A.relief | B.envy | C.satisfaction | D.delight |
A.annoyed | B.ashamed | C.good | D.terrible |
A.desert | B.learn | C.delete | D.display |
A.win | B.miss | C.deliver | D.value |
A.bond | B.bet | C.victory | D.loss |
A.aim | B.benefit | C.burden | D.limit |
A.funnier | B.worse | C.better | D.slower |
A.decisions | B.attitudes | C.positions | D.experiences |
A.repeat | B.admit | C.accept | D.notice |
A.wrongly | B.scarcely | C.truly | D.narrowly |
4 . Ten years ago, I went on a vacation in Italy. After climbing up a hill for a panoramic (全景的) view of the blue sea, white buildings and green olive trees, I paused to catch my breath and then positioned myself to take the best photo of this panorama.
Unfortunately, just as I took out my camera, a woman approached from behind, and planted herself right in front of my view. Like me, this woman was here to stop, sigh and appreciate the view.
Patient as I was, after about 15 minutes, I grew frustrated. Was it too much to ask her to move so I could take just one picture of the landscape? Sure, I could have asked her, but something prevented me from doing so. She seemed so content in her observation. I didn't want to mess with that. Another 15 minutes passed and I grew bored. The woman was still there. I decided to take the photo anyway.
Now when I look at the photo, I think her presence in the photo is what makes the image interesting. The landscape, beautiful on its own, somehow comes to life and breathes because this woman is engaging with it.
This photo, with the unique beauty that unfolded before me and that woman who "ruined" it, now hangs on a wall in my bedroom. What would she think if she knew that her figure is captured and frozen on some strangers bedroom wall? A bedroom, after all, is a very private space, in which some woman I don't even know has been immortalized (使永存). In some ways, she lives in my house.
Perhaps we all live in each other's spaces. Perhaps this is what photos are for: to remind us that we all appreciate beauty, that we all share a common desire for pleasure, for connection, for something that is greater than us. That photo is a reminder, a captured moment, an unspoken conversation between two women, separated only by a thin square of glass.
1. What happened when the author was about to take a photo?A.Her camera stopped working. | B.A friend approached from behind. |
C.Someone asked her to leave. | D.A woman blocked her view. |
A.losing her patience | B.enjoying herself |
C.waiting for the sunset | D.thinking about her past |
A.The woman's existence in the photo. | B.The perfect positioning of the camera. |
C.The rich color of the landscape. | D.The soft sunlight that summer day. |
A.the need to be close to nature | B.the importance of private space |
C.the shared passion for beauty | D.the joy of the vacation in Italy |
注意:1.书名可以用汉语拼音;
2. 词数:120-150。
[1] Mistakes and errors are the disciplined true which we advance in life. Mistakes are great teachers. Success comes to those who are willing to risk making mistakes in the pursuit of their goals and aspirations, and who are able to learn from those mistakes. And in order to learn from mistakes you must be willing to pay for them.
[2] Mistakes can be enormously valuable, but when you try to get others to pay for your mistakes, then you deprive yourself of the opportunity to learn from them. When something goes wrong, it’s usually very easy to find someone else to blame, but what does that really accomplish?
[3] Much of the value of mistakes comes from the fact that they demand a cost that must be paid. The person who learns the most from a mistake is the person who pays the price for that mistake.
[4] When you make a mistake, the only thing you want to do is ________ it. You need to face it because you can learn a lot from it. The mistake has been made, so make the most of it. Pay the price, learn the lesson, and grow that much stronger.
[5] When you make a mistake, don’t look back at it long. Remember the reason for it, and then look forward. Mistakes are lessons of wisdom. The past cannot be changed. The present is still in your power. Take full advantage of your mistakes to achieve your goals and aspirations.
1. What is the main idea of passage? (Please answer within 8 words)2. Please fill in the blank in the 4th paragraph with proper words to complete the sentence. (no more than 4 words.)
3. Which sentence in the passage can be replaced by the following one?
Those who pursue their goals and aspirations are more likely to succeed, because they are willing to risk making mistakes.
4. What should you do when you make mistakes? (Please answer within 20 words.)
5. Translate the underline sentence in the second paragraph into Chinese.
As
Andrew Matthews,
You must also never give up your dream. There will be many
8 . After I graduated from the university, I got so pressured in finding a job. I did a lot of
Unfortunately, in this company the
Weeks passed and one day I received a call from a(an)
I was so happy and felt bad at the same time for
A.designs | B.applications | C.preparations | D.examinations |
A.hand in | B.give up | C.carry out | D.take back |
A.result | B.chance | C.position | D.suggestion |
A.lawyer | B.president | C.reporter | D.receptionist |
A.thus | B.still | C.instead | D.therefore |
A.create | B.share | C.deliver | D.exchange |
A.amazed | B.frightened | C.puzzled | D.disappointed |
A.fails | B.works | C.changes | D.happens |
A.up | B.down | C.aside | D.forward |
A.response | B.suggestion | C.project | D.comment |
A.familiar | B.important | C.unknown | D.common |
A.expect | B.connect | C.value | D.confirm |
A.agree on | B.work on | C.refer to | D.search for |
A.doubting | B.scolding | C.admiring | D.punishing |
A.decision | B.conclusion | C.reminder | D.criterion |
9 . Some kids are too young. Maybe they will not remember this time of social distancingand
My father-in-law, Hub, had a great memory. He often told of his special time. However, what
He was 5 at the time. His oldest sister Alice got sick, and the doctor diagnosed (诊断)it as scarlet fever (猩红热). Outbreaks of scarlet fever in the early1900 s were often
The doctor said Hub and his another older sister Mabel had to stay away
Later in life, Hub put his memories to paper. He wrote, "There was no place to go except to Grandpa and Grandmas' just down the road.we
They stayed with their grandparents for three or four weeks. "It was a happy day
What will be our memories of this time in history?
I hope we remember family, friends and neighbors caring for one another. I hope we remember the
I hope we remember how fears
A.connection | B.relationship | C.difference | D.isolation |
A.smaller | B.bigger | C.younger | D.older |
A.calls | B.parties | C.visits | D.talks |
A.came | B.struck | C.occurred | D.attracted |
A.deadly | B.slight | C.easy | D.sharp |
A.before | B.until | C.after | D.when |
A.sorted out | B.picked up | C.packed up | D.put up |
A.unfortunately | B.fortunately | C.suddenly | D.immediately |
A.took | B.reviewed | C.forgot | D.recalled |
A.that | B.when | C.while | D.where |
A.diligent | B.busy | C.tired | D.white |
A.close | B.away | C.clean | D.open |
A.running | B.working | C.racing | D.competing |
A.cast | B.drag | C.bright | D.extend |
A.Should | B.Can | C.Must | D.May |
A CCTV journalist succeeded in arousing a heated discussion among netizens by asking people whether they were happy. The responses to the question were various, even some quite funny ones
It is certain that people’s views on happiness
In my opinion, happiness is not about pursuing wealth merely but about admiring the beautiful things in life. Therefore, live your life