When I was 14, life was boring. However, I didn't mind having the same views every day. And even though my school had over a thousand students, I didn't really care to notice the differences between us all.
But this boring view of mine changed when my parents bought me a camera for my birthday. After a month of playing with my new camera, I realized I had no talent for taking pictures. Even if I got friends to pose in front of ancient buildings and in flowery fields, nothing seemed to work. My photos were clearly missing something of importance and had no creativity. After a while, I dropped my new hobby.
Then, a month or two later, I suddenly decided to pick it up again. During the summer break, I went for a walk on the railroad tracks (铁轨) behind my house.
The tracks are in a warm red color. Before the walk, I thought, "Maybe I should bring my camera."
Surprisingly, this walk was what began my love for photography. When I was walking on the tracks without a model and only nature around me, I realized how important it was to look at the details (细节) of things. I didn't worry about trying to create something beautiful. Instead, I just took photos of the beauty already around me.
I quickly became crazy about color, lighting, shape and everything in between. After months of studying outdoor sights and looking at people's eyes, I was finally able to create beauty of my own. Slowly, my photos became something I was proud of.
So far, my works have appeared in two magazines and two different museums. They're not huge achievements, but they're important to me. And they're the signs of how much my artistic abilities have grown.
Thanks to this birthday gift from my parents, I now have a new way of looking at the world.
1.The writer gave up taking photos at first, because ____________.
A.his parent didn't allow him to take photos.
B.he thought he had no talent for taking pictures.
C.it took him too much time to take photos.
D.he had no interest in taking photos.
2.What changed the writer's attitude towards photography?
A.The new camera as a gift.
B.The walk on the railroad tracks.
C.The magazines with his works.
D.The beauty of the outdoor sights.
3.According to the writer, what might be useless for him to take photos well?
A.Looking at the details of things.
B.Creating beauty of one's own.
C.Having models good at posing.
D.Looking at people's eyes.
4.What do we know about the writer at last?
A.He finally made great success in photography.
B.His works have been shown on TV and in magazines.
C.He no longer feels bored about the world.
D.He still doesn't have any artistic abilities.
1.Totally Wild Hotel is special because of____.
A. its high price B. its good breakfast
C. the lovely giraffes D. the old buildings
2.According to the text, people can ____ in Kenya.
A. cheer on camels in Lamu Old Town
B. have breakfast with zebras in Totally Wild Hotel
C. see lions, zebras, elephants in East National Park
D. watch the bright pink birds near Lake Nakuru
3.____ will most probably be interested in the text above.
A. People who enjoy travelling B. Scientists who study birds
C. Players who are good at running D. People who have a pain in the neck
When Lily Collins was born, she was mainly known as the daughter of British superstar musician Phil Collins. But after 30 years of being overshadowed by her father, she has now defined (定义) herself in her Own________________.
Collins is now known mainly as an English-American actress. Her________role is Edith Tolkien in the biopic (传记片) Tolkien, which________out in the US on May 3. Edith is the wife of British________J.R. R. Tolkien, who wrote The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings series.
Collins is a writer as well. When she was________, she wrote for the magazines Teen Vogue and Elle Girl.
She also got a________as a reporter for the children's TV channel Nickelodeon and later studied journalism at the University of Southern California.
________busy with acting, Collins is still writing. In 2017, she published Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me, a collection of________essays (文章). She opened up about her struggles, her________with her father and even the eating disorder (失调) she battled for several years.
At the age of 16, Collins' father separated from her stepmother._________this, she also had to deal with schoolwork, acting and writing. She felt________and hurt, and began starving (使挨饿) herself and________too much to keep fit, which resulted in an eating disorder.
Collins said she is happy to share her________times with readers. "...you talk about the things you feel shame toward, all of that goes away," she told Bang Showbiz. "At the end of the day,_________of us are alone."
"I'm so proud of my family, but I have also worked really hard to carve (开创) my own_________and to not have that define me," she told The Guardian.
1.A.style B.habit C.way D.custom
2.A.difficult B.latest C.worst D.simple
3.A.went B.came C.turned D.held
4.A.actor B.director C.doctor D.author
5.A.beautiful B.calm C.young D.lucky
6.A.role B.goal C.job D.task
7.A.Because B.Though C.As D.If
8.A.different B.precious C.favorite D.personal
9.A.idea B.feeling C.relationship D.action
10.A.Besides B.Without C.Against D.Beyond
11.A.surprised B.interested C.satisfied D.confused
12.A.talking B.studying C.playing D.exercising
13.A.easy B.hard C.usual D.common
14.A.each B.any C.none D.some
15.A.standards B.path C.plan D.dream
同学们，快乐的寒假即将到来，那么我们怎样度过一个有意义的寒假呢？你的同学Sandy有一些好的建议，她通常是这样来度过她的寒假生活的。请你根据下表介绍一下Sandy的寒假生活。
Healthy lifestyle | 1. curly to bed, early rise 2. ... |
Happy study | 1. do more reading 2. ... |
Celebrations | 1. get together 2. ... |
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Sandy’s Winter Holiday
I’m very happy to tell you something about Sandy’s winter holiday. __________________________________
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Many students ask for advice about improving their English. There are several basic questions.
The first question is about r1. English. Li Hao from Hubei wrote, “I enjoy watching English films and listening to real English songs. But it t2. a long time. What do you think?”
This is a great w3. to learn English! Talk about the film or song with your friends, and guess the meaning of the new words. J4. enjoy yourself!
The second question is about speaking. Sam, from Suzhou wrote. “Our school has a foreign teacher. But I'm shy and can’t speak to her. What s5. I do?”
When I v6. China, lots of people in the street say, “Hello! How are you? Where are you from? Do you like China?” These are good questions to start a talk. Many people are shy when they speak English, so before you begin, take a deep breath and s7.! Smiling always h8..
The third question is about vocabulary. Oliver, from Anhui wrote, “I want to remember all the new words. I write them down, but I forget them q9.. What should I do?”
Try to remember eight or ten words a day. Write them on pieces of paper and place them in your bedroom. S10. the words when you see them, and change them every day. And when you’re shopping, how about counting the English words, or saying the English names for everything you see?
As you know, homework is a big part of going to school. Luckily, here are some tips for you to make homework easy.
Make a homework plan
Most middle school students have two or three hours of homework a night. If it is a heavy homework day, you may need to spend even more time. It is a good idea to come up with some kind of homework schedule(进度表), especially if you are going to do sports or other activities after school.
Watch where you work
A bedroom, study or any room where you can get away from noise is good for you to do your homework. But don't study on your comfortable bed, or you might fall asleep there.
Take a break
Most people's attention don't last very long, so take some breaks while doing your homework. Sitting for too long without relaxing will make you less productive(多产的) than if you stop to take a break regularly. Taking a 15-minute break every hour is a good way for most people.
Get help when you need it
Sometimes even though you are listening carefully in class, some subjects seem too hard. The first person to ask for help is your teacher. He or she may be able to work with you before or after school and explain things more clearly. Your classmates may also be able to give you a hand. However, this might not give you the results you want. Lots of people understand something well but are not able to explain it.
Title: Homework Help | ||
Topic | Homework can be quite hard, but there is something you can do to make homework much 1.. | |
Useful 2. | Making a homework plan | Heavy homework means you should 3.more time on your study, so it is a good idea to have a homework plan so that you can 4.in all kinds of after-school activities. |
5. where you work | It is necessary for you to study in a 6. place, so a bedroom or a study is a good choice. | |
Taking a break | If you 7. too long without relaxing, your mind may wander. To keep productive，it is a good idea for most people to have a rest for 15 8.every hour. | |
Getting help | The 9. one you can ask for help is your teacher. You may also get 10. from your classmates but this may not give you what you want. |
