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Countless people long to make a difference this holiday season, yet they don’t realize that opportunities to make a difference are everywhere. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Organize a blank drive
It is cold outside, but imagine how thousands of homeless people may feel without a home of their own, or even a blanket to keep them from the cold. Organize a blank drive for your local homeless, and ask around for donations!
Practice random acts of kindness
I’ll never forget the time when I went to pay for my Dr. Pepper, but the server resisted, saying my bill was paid by an anonymous(匿名的) guest. It’s this random act of kindness that restores my faith in humanity. Bless someone by paying for their drink at Starbucks, or praising them! If you live somewhere where it snows, shovel your neighbor’s snow out of their driveway for them! Whether it is as simple as praise or as complex as paying the bill, you’ll never know how far your impact will reach.
Say thank youust a simple thank-you can make somebody’s day, especially if they feel like their work is never noticed. Cultivate（培养）a smile on their face by being sincere and grateful for all that they do.
Use your talents to help the community
The best way to show your appreciation for people is by using the talents and skills you have to bless others. For me, I love to coordinate（协调）events and write , and so my way of reaching out to the community is through writing articles and creating awareness about problems we face today. If you can bake, make some delicious cookies for people to enjoy! If you can knit, put your talents to use by making clothes for children in foster care. Any talent can be used to help the community in meaningful ways.
Wish you a happy, healthy and helpful holiday season.
1.If you join a blank drive, you can _________.
A. collect donations for the homeless people
B. bring a blanket to go on a trip
C. buy a home for homeless people
D. keep yourself from the cold
2.How did the author restore his faith in humanity?
A. He helps others B. He often blessed others
C. He got help from others D. He got praised by others
3.The underlined phrase “make somebody’s day” is to_________.
A. make someone feel grateful all day
B. do something unnoticed by people
C. make someone feel good all day
D. help someone to solve problems
4.What is the author’s talent?
A. Sewing B. Writing
C. Baking D. Knitting
5.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. Make a Difference in Your Holiday Season
B. Make the Best of Talent
C. Enjoy Your Holiday Season
D. Help Others in Need
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When a computer works on a group of programs, it can get very hot. Cooling the computer can cost a lot. So some scientists wonder what would happen if the heat from the computer could be used.
Large Internet companies (公司) such as Google and Microsoft have thousands of computers. As these computers deal with information, they produce lots of heat, so they need huge cooling systems (系统). These systems send the heat into the air.
A company in Holland (荷兰) thinks paying to make the computers work and then paying again to cool them are a waste of energy. So the company developed a special device—the e-Radiator.
Boaz Leupe, head of the company, says that e-Radiator works as a heating system and saves money. He explains that the energy is used twice—once to heat the home and once to cool the computer and that the users don’t have to pay to cool their computers.
Five homeowners in Holland are testing the heating system in their homes.
“We pay for the computer using, so, in that way, homeowners get heating for free,”Boaz says.
Jan Visser is one of the homeowners. “If you use the computer more, the e-Radiator producers more heat, ”he says, “It cannot provide enough heat if you don’t use your computer often.” But he is ready to try it. It’s a great help for his family.
The company says e-Radiators produce heat temperatures of up to 55℃. It says the system could save its users about $440 a year.
1.Before the e-Radiator appears, usually the heat of a computer ______.
A. is sent into the air B. helps the five homeowners
C. is used twice D. makes the computer work better
2.The e-radiator is mainly used _____.
A. to drive the computer B. to help Microsoft
C. to heat the computer D. to provide heat
3.The Chinese meaning of the word “device” in this passage is probably “____”.
A.节能 B. 实验
C. 仪器 D. 开关
4.The best title of the passage may be “_____”.
A. An Environment Problem B. A New Way to Heat Homes
C. The Future Computers D. The Energy to Be Wasted
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| Monday |
8—10 a. m. | TECHNOLOGY Information Technology (IT )—Using the Internet In this lesson, students learn how to surf the internet safely and effectively. There will also be information about using different search engines. Finally, this lesson teaches students about the best websites to use to continue their education online. |
10—12 a. m | ARTS |
10:00 a. m. | DRAMA Students learn the play that the teacher gave before class. During this lesson, students will have the chance to act out roles with other students. |
11:00 a. m. | PAINTING WITH WATERCOLOURS For most of this term, students learn how to use watercolours properly to make pictures. If the weather is good, the lesson may take place outdoors. |
| LUNCH |
1—2 p. m. | SCIENCES Biology/Chemistry Students can choose which class to attend In biology this week, the topic is Human Body. Students will learn about how it works. Alternatively, students can study chemistry. This class takes place in the science lab, and this week students learn about H2 and O2 |
2—4 p. m. | SPORTS |
2:00 p. m. | SIKLLS Students learn about the skills in a certain sport. We use video to see real action from past games. |
3:00 p. m. | PRACTICE After we have picked teams, students will play a short match lasting 45 minutes. This week, the sports are football(for boys) and tennis (for girls). |
| HOMEWORK IT—the teacher will give students websites to look up at home (about 30minutes) Drama –students have to learn a part for the next lesson (about 40 minutes) Biology/Chemistry—students have to write a short report of the lesson (about 20 minutes) |
1.At __________, students are having a painting lesson.
A. 9:30 a. m. B. 11:35 a. m.
C. 1:30 p. m. D. 2:15 p. m.
2.The underlined word “Alternatively” is closest in meaning to “__________”.
A. As another choice B. For this reason
C. At the same time D. In other words
3.Students should prepare a new part of _____ ahead of time as their homework.
A. Technology B. Biology
C. Drama D. Chemistry
4.Students can learn how to __________ according to the information in the table.
A. make a video B. write a report on Drama
C. play basketball D. surf the Internet safely
5.An average student need about __________ minutes to finish his homework.
A. 30 B. 40
C. 90 D. 110
6.The information in the table is mainly for students to __________.
A. take classes B. do their homework
C. choose teachers D. organize hobby groups
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Road signs for your future
Sometimes, the choices you have made prove to be wrong. Don’t worry – it’s not the end of the world! In traffic, what you do in this situation is just turn around and find a _______way. That’s exactly what you should also do in real life. In your life you will find many dead ends but you will always find your way out of them.
Life is not always a walk in the park. There will be uphill as well as downhill, bumps(凸块) and smooth rides. If you are not careful, a bump can make you _______ . However, riding your along just straight roads with no bumps can become _______ . So, a bump can be a nice experience _______.
Right or left? In your life there will be times when you have to make a _______. You may want to focus on your studies, so you choose to stop a hobby that you’ve had for years. _______ ! _______ putting away the guitar or stopping your dance lessons, you should think _______ you could divide your time between studying and hobbies. Basically, it’s just a question of how to your time.
Whatever you do in life, remember to take it easy. You don’t have to run everywhere. Sometimes running makes life less enjoyable. It’s often better to think before taking action. So, think first and then act! There’s really no rush! You don’t have to experience everything before you’re 20!
1.A. better B. shorter C. faster D. wider
2.A. grow B. cry C. change D. fall
3.A. helpful B. boring C. lucky D. dangerous
4.A. as well B.either C. neither D. both
5.A. living B. decision C. mistake D. wish
6.A. Drive carefully B. Act immediately C. Think again D. Speak aloud
7.A. As B. Before C. So D. After
8.A. what B. whether C. how D. which
9.A. manage B. change C. return D. decide
10.A. enjoyable B. valuable C.changeable D. possible
___________ his arrival __________ the airport, he received a warm welcome from his students.
A. At； of B. On； of
C. At； on D. On； at
Who would you rather _____________ the report instead of you?
A. writes B. have to write
C. write D. written
