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Oxford and Cambridge have now decided to remove the words CAN'T and IMPOSSIBLE from their dictionary. Jessica Cox, born in 1983, in Arizona, is the world’s first licensed armless pilot. The girl from Tucson, Arizona got the Sport Pilot certificate lately and became the first pilot licensed to fly using only her feet. Jessica Cox was born without arms, but that has only stopped her from doing one thing: using the word "can't." Cox graduated from the University of Arizona in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in communications. Cox has not used prosthetic arms since she turned 14. Using her feet as most people use their hands, she is able, among other things, to drive an unmodified car with an unrestricted license, to type on a keyboard at 25 words per minute, and to put in and remove her contact lenses. Jessica Cox flew in a single engine airplane for the first time via Wright Flight in 2005. Cox earned her pilot’s certificate on October 10, 2008 after three years of training and is qualified to fly a light-sport aircraft to altitude of 10,000 feet. “She's a good pilot. She's rock solid,” said Parrish Traweek, 42, the flying instructor at San Manuel's Ray Blair Airport. Parrish Traweek runs PC Aircraft Maintenance and Flight Services and has trained many pilots, some of whom didn't come close to Cox's abilities. Doctors never learned why she was born without arms, but she figured out early that she didn't want to use prosthetic devices. So, the next time you are ready to tell yourself, "I can't possibly..." remember this amazing young woman and change your vocabulary. 1.What can we learn from the first paragraphs? A. Oxford and Cambridge felt a little disappointed. B. No armless people had got a pilot certificate before. C. Jessica Cox wasn’t allowed to use the word “can’t”. D. The word “can’t” would disappear from the English dictionary. 2.What do you think of Jessica Cox ? A. She is a clever and brave girl. B. She is positive and determined. C. She is indeed a poorly educated girl. D. She only takes interest in aircraft. 3.What does the underlined word “prosthetic mean in Paragraph 3? A. artificial B. damaged C. unusual D. abnormal 4.After graduating from university, Jessica Cox _____. A. suffered failure when searching for jobs. B. made a start to take training to become a pilot C. decided to use her feet as most people use hands. D. tried her best to take care of herself in her daily life.
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New Way to Experience Dentistry Have you ever had your hand held during a dental procedure you feel uneasy about? What about a dental office that mimics（模仿） the spirit of Disneyland? If you're looking for a dental office that provides the best care and the best environment, you're looking for Dr. Licking's office in Sunnyvale. Office manager Judy, who has worked with Dr. Licking for 38 years, speaks highly of his kindness. She believes that the office is “the Disneyland of dentistry”. Everyone from children to their grandparents loves the environment and care they receive from this welcoming office. Dr. Licking is known as the best dental care provider for anyone who fears facing appointments with the dental office. The staff goes out of their way to make patients feel comfortable and at ease. Dr. Licking and Judy set the standard with their saying, “when someone comes to your home, you stand up and welcome them, like an old family friend.” Dr. Licking's office has all. They recently relocated to put the new equipment into their practice. The office is equipped with an intra-oral video camera, and as a patient you can get pictures of your teeth as you're walking out the door. Setting himself apart from other dentists, Dr. Licking continues his education beyond what is required. For this reason, he is one of few dentists in the country who offers ozone treatment. Ozone can naturally stop decay (蛀蚀) in its tracks. For more information on this new technology, visit their website at www.drjohnlicking.com. Dr. Licking's office is Diamond Certified, an honor given only to companies with the higher quality after extensive and continual research. Dr. Licking's office extends an invitation to you to meet their gentle staff and offers you a free office visit, including x-rays and an exam. The office holds extended hours ranging from 7 a. m. to 8 p, m., Monday through Thursday. Don't worry if you have an emergency. Dr. Licking’s office responds to all emergencies and urgent calls. JOHN LICKING, D.D.S. Cosmetic & Family Dentistry since 1970 408—736—6235 drjohnlicking.com 877 W. Fremont Ave. Suite C3, Sunnyvale 1.What is special about the dental office? A. It uses the most advanced equipment. B. It is decorated like Disneyland. C. It has a caring environment. D. It provides service for both kids and old people. 2.What do we know about Dr. Licking? A. He has developed ozone treatment. B. He is the best dentist all over the country. C. He has been studying dentistry continuously. D. He has worked as a dentist for nearly 38 years. 3.The passage is written to ______. A. introduce a famous dentist B. show a new treatment for tooth decay C. advise people to have their teeth examined D. invite people to visit Dr. Licking's office
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假如你是李明,你的英国好朋友Tom来信说, 每次遇到重要考试,他都会出现一些焦虑症状,想让你给他提一些建议。请你用英语给他写一封回信,信的内容应包括以下要点: 1. 考前制定好复习计划; 2. 考试期间正常作息; 3. 睡前洗热水澡、喝热牛奶等有助于睡眠。 注意:1.根据以上内容写一篇短文,不要逐字翻译,可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。 2.词数100左右。 参考词汇anxiety n. 焦虑 Dear Tom, ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Ming
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。 文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。 增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（ 删除：把多余的词用斜线（ 修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。 注意：1.每处错误及其修改均仅限一词； 2.只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。 In the summer vacation, our family travelled to Xiamen and paid visit to my brother there.The journey we were walking on was long and bored. But as soon as I arrived, I fall in love with the city. The reason is because it is a very charming place.The streets are cleaning and the sky is blue. If you walk along the coast, you can feel the wind to blowing on your face. The sea is vast and sometimes you can find a boat or a ship. You may also do some fishing as far as it is permitted. Besides, I think the driver there drive too fast in the street. You can never be too careless when crossing the street.
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阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 Different people feel stressed in different ways. Some ways of dealing with stress don’t solve much. 1. other ways can lead you to 2. (solve) your problem or at least feeling better. Try taking these four steps the next time you are stressed: Get support. When you need help, reach out to the people 3. care about you. Talk to your parents or other 4. (relative). And don’t forget about your friends. They might have had similar problems. Don’t take it out on yourself. Sometimes when kids are stressed and upset they take it out on 5. (they). Oh, dear, that’s not a good idea. Remember that there are always people to help you. Ask for a helping hand to get you through the tough situation. Try to solve the problem. After you’re calm and you have support from adults and friends, it’s time 6. (get) down to business. You need to figure 7. what the problem is. Even if you can’t solve it all, you can solve a piece of it. Be positive. Remember stress 8. (do) go away, 9. (especial) when you start working on solving it. These steps aren’t magic, but they do work. And if you can stay positive as you make your way through a tough time, you’ll help yourself feel 10. (good) even faster.
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Several years ago, our “Mommy and Me” time began. My next-door neighbor and fellow _______, Christie,and I were out in our front yards, watching seven children of about age 6 ride their ________up and down. “I wish I could take one of my children _______alone，” said Christie. Then we ________ a plan: When Christie takes one of her children out, I'11 ________ her other three. And when she takes care of two of mine, I‘ll take ________out. The children were very quick to________the idea of “Mommy and Me” time，Christie's daughter, McKenzie,went first. When she returned, the other children showered her with tons of ________. McKenzie was smiling________. Christie looked refreshed and happy. “She's like a ________child when there's no one else around,” Christie shared wife me quickly. With her mother all to herself, McKenzie didn’t have to make an effort to gain __________. Just as Christie had noticed changes in McKenzie, I also__________something different in each of ray "childrer during our__________times. For example, If am always __________when my daughter, who is__________close to me, holds my hand frequently. My stuttering(口吃的）son, Tom, doesn’t stutter once during our__________since he doesn't have to struggle for a chance to speak. And the other son, Sam, who's always a __________when around other children) shines as a leader during our times together. “Mommy and Me”time_________us to be simply alone and away with each child — talking, sharing, and laughing, which has been the biggest_________ .Every child_________to be an only child at least once in a while. 1.A. worker B. sister C. father D. mother 2.A. horses B. cars C. bikes D. toys 3.A. off B. out C. over D. in 4.A. worked out B. stuck to C. gave up D. looked into 5.A. see B. watch C. protect D. control 6.A. nobody B. everybody C. someone D. none 7.A. accept B. receive C. refuse D. feel 8.A. goods B. candies C. answers D. questions 9.A. forcedly B. freely C. broadly D. casually 10.A. normal B. different C. strange D. brave 11.A. awards B. attention C. results D. appointment 12.A. discovered B. urged C. supported D. described 13.A. future B. painfiil C. alone D. old 14.A. tired B. embarrassed C. disappointed D. surprised 15.A. seldom B. always C. nearly D. constantly 16.A. ceremonies B. meetings C. activities D. challenges 17.A. leader B. lecturer C. defender D. follower 18.A. forbids B. leads C. educates D. allows 19.A. gain B. disadvantage C. suffering D. practice 20.A. fails B. deserves C. plans D. promises
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What Teenagers Can Do To Earn More Respect As teenagers continue to grow and develop into young adults, the transition(过渡) into adulthood has begun. With so many physical and emotional changes going on, certain manners are often forgotten and other adult traits(特点) are not yet accepted as a way of life. 1.By doing the following things, you will earn more respect. Contribute to the household(家庭) At the very least, clean up after yourself. As a teenager, you are old enough to clean up after yourself. When you make a mess, clean it up. 2.. All chores(家务) that you do help to reduce the load of the person who did them before. Now that you're old enough and capable, why shouldn't you contribute to the household? 3.. Be responsible 4.. Whether they are basic things, like brushing your teeth or doing your homework, or more involved chores that contribute to the household, simply fulfill (履行) your responsibilities on time. When adults know that they can rely on you, their trust and respect for you will increase. Solve more of your own problem without asking for help Instead of taking the easy approach and asking for help, make an effort to solve your problems on your own first. The "easy way" is only easy for you, but it is an extra task for the person from whom you are seeking help. Seek help only after you have make an honest effort to solve your own problems. 5.. When you become a good problem solver, you increase your valve to the community. A. Everyone has certain responsibilities. B. By being aware of these manners and traits, you can manage them sooner. C. The people doing the chores before will greatly appreciate the help. D. This includes, but is not limited to, your dishes and your room. E. It will make your life more pleasant. F. Depending on the problem, 15 minutes of effort is usually a good guideline. G. When speaking to a group, speak loud enough.
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Back in 1969, it was the Apollo 11 crew who flew to the moon in a spaceship. When U.S. astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin stepped foot on the moon, they were the first. Meanwhile, their fellow astronaut Michael Coilins circled the moon in their spaceship, named Columbia. When Armstrong and Aldrin were done with their walk，they returned to the command module, and back to Earth. That part of the spaceship is on view at the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. But, if you cannot get to Washington，soon you will be able to see Columbia on your computer or your smartphone. Digital scientists are scanning the inside of the spaceship. They are creating an online model, in three dimensions, or“3 D”. By looking at these photographs, you will be able to see outer space，the way the astronauts did. It will be like sitting in their seats. Want your very own Columbia spaceship? You will be able to print a 3D copy of Columbia. Experts say anyone can make a life-sized model. But they expect most people to make smaller models of the 320×400 cm(11’X 13’)command module. Scientists are using special 3D technology to scan the inside. They use cameras on long arms to take the photographs. The thousands of photographs taken will be combined with 50 laser scans. What would it be like to sit inside Columbia and take a look around? All the images will be loaded into software that allows you to look around the module on a computer screen. The user will be able to see the Columbia both inside and out. The Smithsonian says that the 3D technology gives the user ways to see things they cannot see at the museum. And it will give information that even the museum curators(馆长)have not seen before. “With the Command Module, no one has been inside since it came into the collection,” says Adam Metallo. Smithsonian 3D imaging specialist. “Now the information we capture can give anyone in the world a view of what it looks like inside this incredible piece of history.” 1.The author mentions moon landing of the Apollo 11 to_____________. A. introduce the topic B. honour the astronauts C. mark the milestone event D. draw attention to space research 2.According to the text，people_______________. A. are advised to make a life-sized model B. can clone a spaceship with 3D technology C. will visit a copy of Columbia in the museum D. can buy a copied Columbia spaceship in the museum 3.What’s the advantage of a copied spaceship? A. It can attract more visitors. B. It can help look far into the universe. C. It makes 3D technology more popular. D. It provides more knowledge than the museum. 4.What might be the best title for the text? A. Apollo 11 Spacecraft lands in your smartphone B. 3D technology, the new way to explore space C. Landing on the moon, a milestone in space travel D. An online model shows you how to land on the moon
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“A good book might clarify something you knew little about, transform your world view, or move you in ways you didn’t think possible. The Soul of an Octopus(章鱼)delivers on all three, ”the magazine New Scientist commented. After writing about birds, pigs and tigers, US naturalist Sy Montgomery decided to choose these many-footed animals as the subject of her latest book, The Soul of an Octopus: a surprising exploration into the wonder of consciousness. “Here is animal with poisonous liquid like a snake，a beak(喙)like a parrot，and ink like an old-fashioned pen. It can weigh as much as a man and extend as long as a car, yet it can pour its baggy; boneless body through an opening the size of all orange. It can change color and shape. It has a tongue covered with teeth. It can taste with its skin.” Montgomery explained to the National Geographic on why octopuses inspired her. What Montgomery is able to show in The Soul of an Octopus is that octopuses are creatures who exhibit personality, intelligence and emotion, despite having nervous systems completely different from our own. She uses different experiments to show that they possess consciousness as well as individual personalities. For example, based on her research, she finds out that Octavia, an octopus caught in the wild, is friendly and good at multi-tasking. And Kali, another octopus，who has been living at the New England Aquarium, is playful and loves exploring. Montgomery is a good storyteller. Through her study of, and communication with, these extraordinary creatures she shares what she learns from both science and her experiences. Her skillful writing presents facts together with personal description, which makes the book very informative but easy to read. 1.Why is The Soul of an Octopus thought highly of ? A. It is themed with a many-footed animal. B. It mainly explores consciousness and wonders. C. It compares octopuses with birds, pigs and tigers. D. It offers new knowledge and changes your viewpoints. 2.Octopuses impress Montgomery greatly because. A. they have unique physical functioning B. their liquid can be used as good ink C. they behave more like snakes and parrots D. their body can be shrunk to the size of an orange 3.What does Montgomery think of octopuses according to Paragraph 4? A. They are friendly with each other. B. They are similar to humans in a way. C. They communicate with humans well. D. They have different nature from humans. 4.Which of the following best describes the book? A. Vivid but unreal. B. Scientific and readable. C. Boring and ridiculous. D. Interesting but fictional
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Sharing E Umbrella, a new umbrella sharing company based in Shenzhen, China, recently announced that it had lost most of the 300, 000 umbrellas since it was set up. China's sharing economy has been growing rapidly, with companies offering anything from bicycles and basketballs to phone batteries for people to rent. Customers make a small deposit（押金）and get to use the thing for a daily cost, with a fine put in place for every day if they fail to return the product in time. It's a simple business model, and market data shows that people see sharing as a cheap and convenient way to cut down waste. Zhao Shuping founded the Sharing E Umbrella, an umbrella sharing service, in April. By the end of June, he had already started in 11 major Chinese cities, including Shanghai, Nanjing and Guangzhou. While picking up the umbrellas was relatively simple, as they were made available（可得到的）at bus and subway stations, the return system turned out to be a different matter. "Umbrellas are different from bicycles, "Mr. Zhao told Chinese news site ThePaper.cn. "Bikes can be parked anywhere, but with an umbrella you need something to hang it on. " So instead of bothering to return the umbrellas back to a station, a lot of people just took them home, and Sharing E Umbrella has reportedly lost track of most of the 300,000 umbrellas. Considering that borrowing umbrellas requires a 19 yuan deposit, with a fee of 0.50 yuan per half an hour usage, Zhao says that he suffers a loss of 60 yuan per lost umbrella, so the company is now in the red, but he is not ready to stop it just yet. Zhao announces that Sharing E Umbrella still plans to roll out（推出）30 million nationwide by the end of the year. 1.What do we know about Sharing E Umbrella？ A. It makes people learn to help each other. B. It needs people to make a small deposit first. C. It developed faster in the western countries. D. It produces more waste and causes disorder. 2.What problem did Sharing E Umbrella meet after it was founded？ A. The company had no money to produce umbrellas. B. Umbrellas are not allowed to hang anywhere. C. Lots of customers didn't give the umbrellas back. D. People refuse to pay deposit for the umbrellas. 3.How much did his company lose if an umbrella was lost？ A. 0.5 yuan. B. 19 yuan. C. 60 yuan. D. 120 yuan. 4.We can infer from the last paragraph that . A. Zhao has found a way to get the umbrellas back B. Zhao will continue his umbrella sharing service C. Most of Zhao's companies have been closed D. Sharing E Umbrella is a failure for Zhao.
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