John Sumner and his bird friend "Chirpy" have developed a special connection since they started spending so many cold days playing together on the________. Sumner first met Chirpy when the bird had a broken leg. The seagull was________. Sumner helped to ________ him back to health.
“I saw him crying and shouting________ my head in pain and I did not know what to do,” recalled 80-year-old Sumner. "The next day he came around me again and tried to _________. He was still shouting in pain. I didn't think he would live, his leg was ________ broken.”
To help the bird, Sumner fed it dog biscuits that he had originated_________ along to the beach for his pet dog Jack. With Sumner's help, Chirpy' s leg got well and it now shares a special ________ with Sumner.
"He comes right up to me, he gets so_________. He won't go to anybody else but me, I think _________he has got some kind of relationship with me, " says Sumner. "Because in March, he will go off and do his natural thing ________then in September, he is back with me ________they have finished making their home.”
Chirpy is believed to be around 20 years old. It won't be close to anybody else on the beach, but the bird will fly straight over to Sumner__________ he arrives. There are about 20 black-headed birds on the beach. Chirpy is the__________one that comes close to summer.
“People are surprised when I tell them about it. They can't believe a seagull would come back like that. It makes you __________ what kind of world we actually are ---- do they know more than we think they know?”
1.A.field B.farm C.mountain D.beach
2.A.lucky B.healthy C.sorry D.easy
3.A.take after B.look after C.take care D.look for
4.A.on B.above C.in D.beside
5.A.leave B.eat C.drink D.land
6.A.careful B.hardly C.completely D.kindly
7.A.brought B.took C.lent D.borrowed
8.A.membership B.relationship C.leadership D.partnership
9.A.smart B.far C.close D.silly
10.A.what B.that C.if D.where
11.A.and B.but C.or D.so
12.A.before B.after C.since D.while
13.A.as long as B.as soon as C.as far as D.as well as
14.A.same B.last C.best D.only
15.A.know B.think C.wonder D.believe
The following are some important reasons why you need to set goals for yourself.
1. Having a goal written down with a set date for accomplishment(完成)gives you something to plan and work for.
2. Most of us have big dreams that seem impossible to accomplish. It's easy to feel disappointed when you're staring at a difficult task. Proper goal setting can help break larger aspirations(愿望)into smaller and more achievable stepping stones.
3. Sometimes, looking back on a goal you set for yourself six months, or one year ago, you realize that you were supposed to accomplish a lot more than you actually did. It's a sign that whatever you're doing isn't working. So you need to make real changes if you want to get where you want to be.
4. There are times when we set goals that don't really show what we want. Sometimes we think we need more money, when we really need a change of environment. By asking ourselves what we really want and continually reconsidering our goals, we can find out what we really want in life.
5. Imagine you're on vacation. Wouldn't you want to find out exactly what you want to see with the limited(有限的)time? In many ways, life is like a vacation. We're given a limited amount of time to pursue the experiences we want and then before you know it, it's time to go. Without a clear sense of what you want to do you'll never be able to live life to the fullest.
A. Goals move you forward.
B. Goals help you live life to the fullest.
C. Goals help you make more money.
D. Goals hold you accountable (对……负责) for failure.
E. Goals tell you what you truly want.
F. Goals help to turn difficult tasks into easy ones.
Everybody knows how important it is for students to get a good night's sleep every night. You aren't able to do your best and keep up with all of your responsibilities unless you sleep well. I'm sure you already know that you should go to bed at a reasonable hour. Most experts agree that the ideal number of hours is eight, and his has been accepted as common sense for as long as I can remember. However, I was young once and I know that most of you get much less sleep than that—and in some cases it will be affecting your schoolwork.
I read an interesting article in a teachers' magazine recently. they did a study of 848 students in Wales. Worryingly, the results showed that teenagers are facing a new problem. They may go to bed get up at suitable times but a growing number are waking up in the middle of the night, not to use bathroom or have a snack but because of a new phenomenon: FOMO-fear of missing out!
According to the article, schoolchildren are suffering because of a growing trend（趋势）to wake up during the night to check social media. Afraid of missing a comment or opportunity to take part in a chat teenagers are waking at all times of the night, going online and getting involved. All this happens when they should be sound asleep.
Experts are worried about this growing trend and the report gives some worrying results that I'd like to share with you: 23% of 12 to 15-year-olds wake up nearly every night to use social media. Another 15% wake up at night once a week for the same reason. One in three students are often tired and unable to behave energetically in the daytime. Students who use social media during the night are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety.
So, I'd like to ask you to be responsible when it comes to social media. Be brave! Switch off your devices at night. The world won't end and your social media will be waiting to greet you in the morning! I give you my word that you won't have missed anything important.
1.From the writing. we know that the writer is worried by _______.
A.what he has read in the magazine B.what other teachers have told him
C.what he is seeing with his pupils D.what he has studied since he was young
2.Fear of Missing Out is _______.
A.a feeling of not going out at night B.a fear of missing the newest phones
C.a feeling of not keeping up with your tasks D.a fear of missing chances of chatting online
3.Which of the following best shows the structure of this passage?（P=paragraph）
A.
B. 
C.
D. 
4.Which part of the magazine is the passage most probably from?
A.Travel & Adventure B.Health
C.Entertainment D.Fashion & Beauty
Some people are great at remembering faces. Once they meet you, they never forget how you look. For some people, remembering a face can be difficult. You may have to meet them several times before they can recognize you. For others, remembering a face is simply impossible. Such people have a condition of the brain called “face blindness.” Its actual name is developmental prosopagnosia, or DP for short.
Experts say there are great differences between patients. In less severe conditions, people are unable to describe the face of someone they have just met. In severe conditions, people cannot even recognize their own kids in a group photograph.
Many people who have DP show no clear signs. Dacia Reid is one of them. If you met her, you probably would not know that her brain got injured as a child. There would be no sign of it until you meet her a second time. She would not remember how you looked. Reid has mostly got well from her injuries. But now, she suffers from face blindness.
The latest study on face blindness come from the Prosopagnosia Research Centers at Dartmouth College in the United States. The researchers studied how people recognize faces. They compared 22 patients with DP to 25 other people. The researchers showed them videos of faces, bodies, physical objects and other things. They found that people with DP may not have been able to remember faces, but they could recognize scenes, bodies and other things.
The researchers say this study on face blindness will not directly lead to any treatments. However, it could lead to a deeper understanding of how we all remember the world around us. “We hope that by really developing and understanding face processing itself — that will provide us with a model for understanding how other parts of the brain work.”
1.The underlined word “severe” in Paragraph 2 probably means “ ”.
A.important B.serious C.popular D.different
2.The writer explains the underlined sentence in paragraph 3 by _______.
A.making a research B.having a discussion
C.giving an example D.doing an experiment
3.From the passage we know patients with DP _______.
A.can easily keep everything in memory
B.have trouble in remembering faces
C.are unable to remember anything they’ve seen
D.never forget how you look once they meet you
4.The writer wrote this passage in order to ________.
A.introduce DP and the research about it
B.describe how to avoid suffering from DP
C.encourage people to help patients with DP
D.explain why people suffer from face blindness
Coffee is a necessary part of Italian culture and since arriving here over six months ago, I have definitely drunk a lot of it!
Of course, coffee is also very popular in the UK, but coffee culture in Italy is a completely different story. In Italy, when you order a coffee in a cafe or a bar, you are presented with a tiny, bitter espresso(蒸馏咖啡). This is “normal coffee” for Italians and they are not so interested in the huge coffees that we drink in the UK. In addition, while takeaway coffee is extremely popular among Englishmen, it is not very common at all in Italy, especially in nontouristy areas. Generally, Italians prefer to drink their tiny coffees while standing at the bar and, for many, this short break is an important part of their day.
Typically, breakfast at a bar in Italy includes a coffee and a pastry(油酥糕点). I have been spoiled for choice with lovely cafes in the Italian town I'm living in. These cafes sell a series of mouthwatering pastries—either plain or filled with cream, chocolate, jam or Nutella—as well as delicious coffee. Cappuccinos are very popular at breakfast time and, for me, a creamy cappuccino and a pastry is the perfect way to start the day. I think it's a nice way to head to bar to buy a coffee and a pastry for breakfast before working and it's relaxing to take more time to enjoy such breakfast at the weekend.
Finally, I have found that coffee in Italy is so much cheaper than coffee in the UK. Of course, this means that in Italy, it is possible to go out for coffee regularly without breaking the bank.
1.Which of the following do Italians like better?
A.Takeaway coffees.
B.Huge coffees.
C.Creamy coffees.
D.Tiny, bitter coffees.
2.What does the word “they” in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A.Italians. B.Britons.
C.Coffees. D.Cafes.
3.What does the writer usually do when in Italy?
A.Sell tiny coffees to Italians.
B.Travel in touristy areas.
C.Enjoy a coffee with a pastry.
D.Break the bank regularly.
4.Why can the writer often go out for coffee without breaking the bank in Italy?
A.Because coffee is a part of Italian culture.
B.Because there are so many cafes or bars.
C.Because Italian pastries are very delicious.
D.Because Italian coffee is very cheap.
Looking for Teens Interested in Child Care
This is a chance for teens to accompany(陪伴) a child through projects and activities, play with them indoors and outdoors, help with arts and crafts, deliver flyers to homes in the neighborhood, and so on.
When: We welcome teen volunteers whenever they are available.
How often: Our volunteers determine the amount of time they give and their schedule
Where: Wilder Child Development Center, 911 Lafond Ave. St Paul
Library Intern
Part-time, Temporary, $12.48-$13. 87/per hour
Program: Wilder Research
Responsibilities: Help with moving to new buildings, record reports and other documents using a specialized database, get items from area libraries, help library users, help with literature searches, other everyday library chores and so on.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree(学士学位) with some library experience or a current Master(在读硕士) of Library and Information Science student. Strong attention to detail, good search skills and customer service skills.
How to apply: Send personal information to Wilder Research, 1295 Bandna Blvd, or send an e-mail to jobs @wilder.org
Site Responder
Part-time, Regular, $9.46-$10.52/per hour
Program: Jackson St. Village
Responsibilities: Work at night to handle emergencies(紧急情况) provide services such as lawn care and clean off the snow, support the needs of residents(居民) and take care of the property and buildings.
Qualifications: Must have good communication skills and must be able to solve the problems and be friendly to their visitors, and staff. Individuals or teams are encouraged to apply.
How to apply: Send personal information to Wilder Foundation, 516 Humboldt Avenue, St.
Paul, MN 55107 or a fax to (651)223-7273, or an e-mail to jobs @wilder. org
1.As a volunteer in the child center, .
A.you should follow the schedule of the center strictly
B.you must keep the child you look after indoors
C.you will get some money for what you have done
D.you can decide how long to stay there by yourself
2.What may NOT be needed if you apply to Wilder Research program?
A.A college degree and library experience. B.Having knowledge of the Internet.
C.Being willing to help others. D.Being able to handle emergencies.
3.The three advertisements
A.are not all for part-time opportunities. B.are not all chances to make some extra money.
C.all can be communicated on the Internet. D.are offered by the same organization.
