One Sunday, I decided to tidy my bookshelf up. Suddenly, a white envelope fell to the floor. I was surprised! I couldn't remember putting the envelope on my shelf. It must have been years ago! Anyway, I opened the envelope carefully. Inside it, there was a folded piece of paper. I read it. It was a letter written by my mom.
My dear children, I love you so much! This is not a letter to be posted. I have written this in the hope that one day you will find it. Yes, I wanted to let you know something that I thought was not suitable to express face to face.
Life is too short and uncertain. What I say is not new at all, but why I say it is important. If you are reading this, I am no longer with you. You are alone now. I'm not there to help you or give you any kind of advice. But I have faith(信心) that the steps you take will be sound and wise.
The world around you can be confusing. But if you look inside yourself, you can light your path and figure out where to go. Remember the saying “you reap what you sow(播种)”. The way you act will have an impact on your life. Be careful and aware of every step. Be positive as much as possible. All of you are great children. I hope you can understand what I mean. Be kind to others and to yourself.
Yours affectionately(挚爱地) Mom
I was silent for a long time holding that letter. I thought about how much I loved and missed my mother.
1.Why couldn’t the writer remember putting away the envelope?
A.Because her mother put it there in secret B.Because she had never tidied the shelf
C.Because she wrote the letter at a young age D.Because the letter was written to somebody else
2.From the letter, we can infer that________.
A.The writer is the only child in the family B.the mother believed in her children’s decisions
C.the mother was not good at talking face to face D.the mother didn’t have time to post the letter
3.What does the underlined word sound mean?
A.loud B.dangerous C.reasonable D.respectable
4.Which of the following is NOT true according to the mother’s wishes?
A.Spend all your time studying B.Work hard to achieve your dreams
C.Be positive D.Be kind to people
“Please don't travel to Wuhan unless it's absolutely necessary”, Zhong Nanshan, a famous respiratory( 呼吸科的) expert, reminded the public when the novel coronavirus first hit Wuhan. But despite the danger, he, 84, rushed on an overnight train to Wuhan to fight the disease.
Known as the hero who defeated SARS in 2003, Zhong’s image and messages are flooding(遍布) social media. Many people say they “trust every word of Zhong". He has given Chinese people confidence in winning the battle.
Growing up in a family of doctors, Zhong lives by a simple motto(信条): save lives and always be honest. In 2003, when SARS hit China, he volunteered to treat patients and asked his colleagues(同事) to send their most serious cases to him. After months of work, his treatment plan for SARS was adopted (采纳) by China and then the whole world, saving thousands of lives, People's daily reported. Zhong is also known for being an honest scholar. In 2003, when authorities(官方)said that the SARS virus was under control. He publicly refuted their claim. “I couldn’t help myself. I said it's not all under control”, Zhong said in a later interview. His honesty won widespread praise from the Chinese public.
Seventeen years later, Zhong is once again leading an expert team to study the novel coronavirus. Although this new virus is known to be more dangerous to the elderly, Zhong doesn't seem worried about his own safety.
On Jan 18, he took a high-speed train from Guangzhou to Wuhan. Two days later, he became the first expert to make certain that the new virus can be spread between humans. On January 29, he and his colleagues spent over four hours online checking five patients who were in serious condition. The next day, he chose the treatment for those patients. Under his guidance, his team developed a rapid test kit(快速检测试剂盒) for the disease that can show results within 15 minutes.
As People's daily wrote, “the 84-year-old Zhong Nanshan shows his professionalism as a scholar, courage as a soldier, and a sense of duty as the backbone(脊梁) of our nation”.
1.Which one would not be used to describe Zhong Nanshan?
A.He is an expert. B.He is confident.
C.He is trusting. D.He is brave.
2.What achievements did Zhong make in the fight against SARS?
A.He was the first doctor to start treating SARS patients.
B.He treated the most serious patients online.
C.His treatment plan saved lots of people.
D.He stated that SARS was under control.
3.What has Zhong done to fight the disease?
A.He said that the virus could spread between humans.
B.He treated five severe patients in a day.
C.He chose some special patients to receive treatment.
D.The test kit from his team can show results in 15 seconds.
4.The aim of the story is to________.
A.encourage people to stay at home B.state the importance of Zhong’s warning
C.guide people to be honest and brave D.praise Zhong’s courage and spirit
More college students find it a rich experience to help people in developing countries during holidays.
Zhao Yuti, a 21-year-old student, went to Siem Reap, Cambodia on Aug. 19 to teach English voluntarily for one week in a school. Such voluntary work has become a popular choice for college students. The experience was great for Zhao as he immersed (沉浸) himself in a new country. What touched Zhao most was the children’s need for knowledge.
“I felt I was needed and would like to let them know more,” he said.
The summer holidays provide chances for Chinese college students to travel or do internships. Voluntary work has become more popular among students, especially in low-income (低收入) countries.
Zhao enjoyed his time there and experienced a different culture. One young girl stayed in his memory because she had an angelic smile. He called her “the temple girl”, and every day when she came to class, Zhao said that he was won over by her beautiful smile.
Zhao came back to school in early September and continued to finish his study. “My heart has become stronger since I came back from Cambodia,” he said.
“I hope to look for more chances for voluntary work in more countries when I am still young.”
1.Why did Zhao call the girl “the temple girl”?
A.Because she had an angelic smile. B.Because she lived in the temple.
C.Because she often went to the temple. D.Because she didn’t like to laugh.
2.What kind of people are more likely to do voluntary work in developing countries?
A.Adults with little income. B.Girls who received poor education.
C.College students with a kind heart. D.Rich people who love travelling.
3.Which of the following is NOT true?
A.Zhao Yuti was very glad to stay with the children in Siem Reap.
B.Zhao Yuti came back to school in September and found a job quickly.
C.Chinese college students have chances to travel during their summer vacations.
D.Zhao Yuti wants to go to other countries to help others.
4.Why did the writer write the passage?
A.To tell us that kind people are everywhere.
B.To help us have more great experiences.
C.To introduce some voluntary work to college students.
D.To tell us voluntary work is popular with college students.
Love sugar-white sand beaches? Whether you’re looking to ski down the side of a mountain or surf in the sunshine, you’ll find the following four places on the best winter travel destination (目的地) list.
Best for: Families The newly-built Coral Towers at the Atlantis resort (旅游胜地) in Paradise Island, Bahamas, and its new next-door neighbor Marina Village, an open-air shopping and dining marketplace, just two of the newest reasons to visit this popular Caribbean travel destination. Don’t forget about Aquaventure, the world’s largest open-air water park. |
Best for: Winter sports lovers Known as “Ski City” because of its position as the gateway to “the Greatest Snow on Earth”, Salt Lake City welcomes winter sports lovers all over the world. In addition to wonderful skiing and snowboarding tracks, Utah Olympic Park offers an unforgettable experience that will make you feel like an Olympian in training. |
Best for: Adventurers Iceland in the winter is simply dreamy and temperatures aren’t as low as you might think. What’s more, there is no better time than winter to view the Northern Lights. Short winter days mean you will have an even greater chance to catch the magic. An increasing number of lights in and out of Reykjavik make it easier than ever to visit. |
Best for: Families and theme park lovers Whether you come for the Pro Bowl in January, the new Toy Story land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Supercharged ride at Universal Studios Florida, Orlando is a warm-weather destination for winter travel. The weather is at its best and the crowds are at their thinnest. |
1.Which of the following is a good place for shopping?
A.Iceland. B.Aquaventure. C.Marina Village. D.Ski City.
2.What makes Iceland become one of the best winter travel destinations?
A.The new Toy Story land. B.Sugar-white sand beaches.
C.An open-air dining marketplace. D.The magic of the Northern Lights.
3.Bahamas and Orlando are the best destinations for________.
A.families B.winter sports lovers C.adventures D.theme park lovers
4.Why did the writer write the material?
A.To encourage people to travel in winter. B.To advertise some famous places for surfing.
C.To explain the reasons for traveling in winter. D.To introduce some winter travel destinations.
Do you know Emotional Quotient (EQ)? It’s a kind of important _________ .That helps us better understand ourselves and others. Here are some tips about high EQ.
You should research your feelings.
It’s a symbol of high EQ. You don’t just feel. You think about how you are feeling and try to understand why. Doing so___________helps you understand the role emotions(情绪) play in your own and others’ behavior.
You should take your time.
You know emotions and feelings appear in a short time and that making _________decisions leads to regrets. That’s why you should take time to calm down before speaking or_________, especially when you realize you’re under the control of emotions.
You should pay attention to your thoughts.
You can’t always control your _________ : Outside stimuli (刺激) can cause you to feel happy, excited, sad or even angry. But you should realize that you can influence how those feelings develop. As the _________ saying goes,“You can’t stop a bird from landing on your head, but you can_______ it from building a nest.”
You should praise others.
You look for the good in others. When you find it, you can tell them what you admire and why. By doing so, you lift others up and bring out the best in them.
You should learn from mistakes.
No one can be _______ in managing their emotions But you may work hard to learn from those mistake: —to study your own act,_________ reasons and build habits that will help you improve those _________
1.A.secret B.show C.ability
2.A.really B.impossibly C.differently
3.A.interesting B.beautiful C.quick
4.A.acting B.living C.telling
5.A.smiles· B.relationships C.feelings.
6.A.terrible B.famous C.boring
7.A.protect B.stop C.learn
8.A.possible B.necessary C.perfect
9.A.take out B.put out C.find out
10.A.situations B.purposes C.views
— Since her husband died, the woman has________great pain.
—It’s better for her to think about herself. Too much sadness does harm to her health.
A.suffered from B.led to C.depended on
