In 1989, an 8.2 earthquake almost destroyed America, killing over 30,000 people in less than four minutes. A father left his wife safely at home and rushed to the school where his son was supposed to be, only to discover that the building was as flat as a pancake.
After the unforgettable scare, he remembered the promise he had made to his son, "No matter what happens, I'll always be there for you!" And tears began to fill his eyes. As he looked at the pile of ruins that once was the school, it looked hopeless but he kept remembering his promise to his son.
Remembering his son's classroom would be in the back right comer of the building, he rushed there and started digging through the ruins. As he was digging, other helpless parents tried to pull him off what was left of the school, saying, "It's too late! They're all dead! You can't help! Go home! Come on! Face reality. There's nothing you can do!"
To each parent he replied with one line, "Are you going to help me now?" And then he continued to dig for his son, stone by stone. The firefighter leader showed up and tried to pull him off the ruins, saying, “Fires are breaking out. Explosions are happening everywhere. You're in danger. We'll take care of it. Go home." This loving father asked, "Are you going to help me now?" The police came and said, "You're angry, worried and it's over. You are making others in danger. Go home. We'll handle it!" He replied, "Are you going to help me now?" No one helped.
He went on alone because he needed to know for himself, "Is my boy alive or is he dead?" He dug for eight hours ...12 hours ...24 hours ...36 hours ... then, in the 38th hour, he pulled back a large stone and heard his son's voice. He screamed his son's name, "Armand!" He heard back, "Dad?! It's me, Dad! I told the other children not to worry. I told them that if you were alive, you would save me and when you saved me, they'd be saved. You promised, no matter what happens, you will always be there for me! You did it, Dad!" "What's going on there? How is it?" the father asked. "There are 14 of us left out of 33, Dad. We're scared, hungry, thirsty and thankful you're here. When the building fell down, it made a triangle, and it saved us."
"Come out, boy!" "No, Dad! Let the other kids out first because I know you'll get me! No matter what happens, I know you'll always be there for me!"
1.Why did the firefighter leader pull the father off?
A.Because fires were breaking out and explosions were happening everywhere.
B.Because the leader thought it was too late and all kids were dead.
C.Because the father was making others in danger.
D.Because the father was alone.
2.What do you think of the father?
A.He was happy and relaxed.
B.He is selfish and easy to give up.
C.He has strong belief and courage.
D.He was scared, hungry and thankful.
3.In what order did the events take place?
a. When the building fell down, it made a triangle, and it saved the kids.
b. As the father was digging, other helpless parents tried to pull him off.
c. In 1989, an 8.2 earthquake happened.
d. The police came and said, "You're angry, worried and it's over. Go home. We'll handle it!"
e. The firefighter leader showed up and tried to pull the father off the ruins.
A.c-a-b-e-d B.c-a-e-b-d C.a-c-b-e-d D.a-c-e-b-d
4.Who would the father save first at the end of the story?
A.His son. B.The teachers. C.His wife. D.Other kids.
5.In which section of the newspaper would you probably read this article?
A.Environment. B.Local News. C.Entertainment. D.Fashion.
A butcher（屠夫）is in his meat shop one day when a dog walks in. It has an envelope in its mouth. The butcher takes it out of the dog's mouth and opens it. Inside, there's ￠20, and a(n) ________. It says, "Can I have a dozen pork chops（猪排）and a steak please?" The butcher is _____. He gives the dog the ______in a bag, and puts it around the dog's neck.
The next day, the same thing happens. But this time, the butcher decides to ______ the dog home. So, when the dog leaves the shop, the man walks after it. He watches when the dog stops at some traffic lights. The dog presses the button to cross the road and waits. The green "man" on the traffic light ______ and the dog crosses, carefully watching for traffic. Next, the dog arrives at a bus stop. It waits ______ again and jumps onto a bus when it comes. The butcher is very surprised and ______ on his way.
Finally, the dog ______ the bus and walks to a house. The man watches from the street as the dog starts scratching（抓）at the door with his paw. After a couple of seconds, a woman ______ the door and starts shouting at the dog. The butcher runs to the woman and says, "Hey! What are you doing? This dog is fantastic. He's the ______ animal I've ever seen." And the woman replies, "What? This is the third time this week he's forgotten his key."
1.A.newspaper B.note C.e-mail D.invitation
2.A.annoying B.angry C.amazed D.ashamed
3.A.meat B.vegetable C.envelope D.order
4.A.take B.carry C.follow D.lead
5.A.sings B.walks C.shouts D.waves
6.A.patiently B.exactly C.quickly D.suddenly
7.A.stops B.continues C.avoids D.returns
8.A.gets to B.gets on C.gets off D.gets down
9.A.opens B.closes C.breaks D.knocks
10.A.most healthy B.laziest C.funniest D.smartest
Ingvar Kamprad was born on 30'' March, 1926 in Sweden. He is a very wealthy person _______comes from Europe and he is also the seventh richest person in the world. A businessman from childhood, he started from _______ matches to his neighbours as a young boy to selling furniture to the world. He is well-known as the creator of the furniture store IKEA.
Kamprad discovered the secret of business _______ a young age. He realized that he could _______ matches in bulk（批发）from Stockholm and sell them separately at reasonable prices, and still make a good profit（利润）．He _______ increased his business from matches to fish, Christmas cards and pens. When Kamprad turned 17, his father gave _______ some money as a reward for succeeding in his studies. With the money, IKEA _______ born.
IKEA is one of _______ shops in the world. It sells_______ furniture, accessories, bathroom and kitchen items. IKEA __________ by people for always giving names instead of numbers to each of its products. Kamprad couldn't remember product codes __________ he has dyslexia（阅读障碍）．He found names easier to remember than product codes. The store's name comes from Ingvar Kamprad's initials (IK), those of the family farm where he was born-Elmtaryd and the village close by Agunnaryd. IKEA is __________ successful that it attracts lots of buyers to choose its furniture. Therefore, IKEA now has stores in over forty different countries.
Kamprad is famous for his frugality（节俭）．He owns __________ vineyard in France and his business spreads across the world. Even though, he doesn't wear suits, only flies economy class, and always asks his office workers __________on both sides of a sheet of paper. He __________drives afifteen-year-old Volvo, and is known to buy things on sales.
1.A.who B.which C.what D.whom
2.A.sell B.to sell C.selling D.sold
3.A.on B.at C.in D.for
4.A.buy B.bought C.buying D.to buy
5.A.quick B.quickly C.quicker D.quickest
6.A.he B.his C.him D.himself
7.A.is B.was C.are D.were
8.A.famous B.most famous C.more famous D.the most famous
9.A.thousand B.thousands C.thousand of D.thousands of
10.A.is remembered B.remembers C.was remembered D.remember
11.A.and B.but C.so D.because
12.A.so B.such C.very D.rather
13.A.a B.an C.the D.／
14.A.write B.writing C.to write D.written
15.A.too B.either C.as well D.also
书面表达
随着交通的快速发展,同学们上学的方式有了更多的选择。但是,调查发现,越来越少的同学喜欢走路上学。对此观点,两位同学展开了讨论,请你结合自己上学的相关情况,谈谈你对走路上学的看法。
1.When do leave home every day?
2.How do you get to school?
3.How far is it?
4.What do you think of your trip to school?
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Do you like the Minions?They are so funny! Here,I'll show you how to make Kevin. You can also make two other Minions,Stuart and Bob!
What you need
●A cardboard tube（硬纸筒）
●Yellow, blue, white and black paper
●Scissors
●Black marker（记号笔）
●Glue
How to make
Step1. Cut out a piece of yellow paper. Make it as tall as the tube.
Step2. Wrap the yellow paper around the tube . Then, glue them together.
Step3. Cut the blue paper into this shape . Draw two buttons（纽扣） and a pocket（口袋）. Glue it to the yellow tube.
Step4. Cut out two round pieces of white paper . Glue them above the
overalls（背带裤）.
Step5. Draw the black parts . They are Kevin's big eyes.
Step6.Don't forget Kevin’ s cute hair and little mouth.
1.How many kinds of things do we need to make a Minion holder?
2.What color paper do we need in this DIY?
3.Does Kevin have cute hair in this DIY?
4.What is the fifth step?
5.Do you have a pen holder? What' s it like?
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Many students in the USA always take the school bus to school every day. Parents think taking the school bus is safe. But sometimes it is also dangerous. Some students hurt（受伤）because they broke the school bus rules.
What are the rules?
1.Arrive at the bus station early.
2.Wait for the bus at the bus station.
3.Don't play around the bus.
4.Don't run everywhere at the bus station.
5.Don't walk or fight on the bus when it is going.
6.Don't try to leave the bus until it stops.
These rules are good for students. Remember them and don't break them. So you can keep yourself safe!
The School bus in the USA | |
About the school bus | ●Parents think taking the school bus is safe but it’s also1.. ●Some students broke the school bus rules, 2.they hurt. |
The school bus rules | ●The students must arrive3.. ●Students must wait for the bus at the bus4.. |
●Please remember the bus rules to5.yourself safe. |
