B) 根据短文内容及首字母提示, 填写所缺单词。
You may think you can not live through summer without air conditioners. But in a1. China, hand fans were almost the only ones to cool you down.
Chinese people started to use hand fans over 2,000 years ago. Fans came in different s2., such as round and square. They were also made of all kinds of materials. Palm leaf fans were cheap and easy to make. Feather fans could show the o3. high status(地位). Sandalwood(檀香木) fans could send out a sweet s4..
Later, hand fans became far more than just something that could help people keep c5.in summer . They developed into artworks, in which tuanshan (round fans) and zheshan (folded fans) were the most c6..
In the shape of a full moon, tuanshan was usually made of silk. They had beautiful birds and flowers on them. Women, e7. those in the imperial palace, liked to use them. Meanwhile, men, such as the literati(文人) , used zhenshan. The literati liked them b8. they were usually made of paper and they could paint and write poems on them. It was a way for them to s9. off their ability in literature, painting and handwriting. Almost anything can be painted on Zheshan.
Today, Chinese people s10. use these fans, but people don’t write or paint on them any more. Next time when you are waving a fan, you may think of the stories behind it.
A) 阅读下面短文, 根据所读内容, 在文章后的空格里填入一个最恰当的单词。
In our culture, the ability to make one’s own decision is important. John F. Kennedy’s quote “Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.” shows an unpleasant truth.
Much of what we know and believe has been taught to us by others, and we often accept this information without spending much time thinking it over for ourselves.
In today’s world, we are being presented with information, ideas and beliefs, but many of them are against each other. Psychology(心理学) tells us that if we hear an idea enough times, or it comes from someone we respect, it is probable that we believe that idea. In these cases, we base our opinions on the opinions of others. If each of us does not think about this information for ourselves and come to our own conclusions, we will become nothing more than parrots quoting the opinions of others.
Examples of spreading fake news without thought can be seen on the Internet. Some people believe anything that they read and then share the story without thinking about the facts. All it takes is one quick click of the “share” button, and the story travels on its way to affect even more unthinking readers. This can cause serious problems.
If we just stop for a moment to think about what we read and hear, and form our own opinions, we will be more thoughtful, more independent, and more creative people, but few take that time. Yet we need not lose heart over this bad habit. In fact, simply realizing it is the first step towards correcting it. Once we realize that we tend to hold opinions and beliefs without thinking them through, we can change that pattern of behavior. Hopefully, we can learn to think for ourselves and form our own opinions.
Title: Enjoy the discomfort of 1. | |
The fact | ◆ We often accept others’ opinions 2. of thinking for ourselves. |
Findings | ◆ Lots of information, ideas and beliefs are quite 3. from each other ◆ We4. believe an idea because we hear it a lot or we trust the person who says it. ◆ In these cases, we are like parrots with our opinions5.on others’ opinions. |
Examples | ◆ Some people believe 6. comes from the Internet without thought. ◆ People click the button and7. the fake news with others. ◆ The fake news has a bad 8. on more unthinking readers. ◆ Serious problems will be caused because of this behavior. |
Way out | ◆ 9. we can stop to think and become better thinkers, few people give it a try. ◆ Being 10. of the bad habit of thinking can help correct it. ◆ It is hoped that we can enjoy thinking for ourselves and have our own opinions. |
D) 翻译句子。
1.The wind in the forest _____________________________ (听起来) a whisper.
2.People like to _____________________________ (燃放) fireworks to celebrate the Spring Festival.
3.I have _____________________________ (为…做准备) the exam the whole week and I get ready for it now.
4.Millie _____________________________ (被授予) the Best Student Award last term.
5.Do you know _____________________________ (多远)from the Earth to the Sun?
C) 将下列句子改为同义句。
1.If you don’t help me, I can’t finish the work in time.
___________________, I can’t finish the work in time.
2.Mike wondered who he could talk to about his problems.
Mike wondered ___________________________ about his problems.
3.I was so tired that I couldn’t walk any further during the trip.
I was ___________________________ walk any further during the trip.
4.The girl in a red skirt is my sister.
The girl _____________________ a red skirt is my sister.
5.He felt is necessary to say something.
He felt _____________________________ to say something.
Apollo, a 5monthold pit bull puppy(比特犬), is getting extra hugs today, after saving his owner's girlfriend from a terrible attack.
According to the New York Post, 18yearold Maya Fairweather was visiting her boyfriend, Carlos Guzman, at his apartment in the Red Hook neighborhood in Brooklyn New York, on Monday night. Around 10 pm, the teen decided to take Guzman's puppy, Apollo, for a walk.
Once she reached a nearby Park, Fairweather let the pit bull off his rope so he could run around on the grass. Meanwhile, she kept a close watch on him, listening to music through her headphones. “I felt someone pulling my headphones,” she told the New York Post. “I thought it was my boyfriend joking me, so I turned around and smiled—but it wasn't my boyfriend.”
Instead it was an unfamiliar man, who started attacking Fairweather, pushed her to the ground and tried to control her arms. After struggling with the attacker for a few moments, the girl was saved by her protective puppy. Apollo raced to the scene and bit the attacker's leg.
The puppy bit down so hard that the stranger was forced to take his attention off Fairweather to try to shake the dog off. The girl used the moment of distraction(分散注意力)to run across the street and escape.
Finally, Apollo set the attacker free, who ran away. “He was protective,” Fairweather said about the dog's heroic deed. “I think it would have been a lot worse. I wouldn't have been so lucky.”
After that, Fairweather, who was not harmed during the attack, returned to Guzman's apartment with Apollo. Guzman's sister took Fairweather to a local police station to report the attack. The police are now searching for the man.
Fairweather is really grateful for the role Apollo played in her escape, but is surprised that the dog came to her rescue. “He is a sweet dog. I never thought he would bite anyone. He never bit anyone before. He's usually very friendly and just jumps on everyone,” she said.
1.What was Maya Fairweather doing when she was attacked?
A.She was playing with her boyfriend in the park.
B.She was walking the dog with the rope in her hand.
C.She was talking to her boyfriend on the phone.
D.She was listening to music through headphones.
2.What does Fairweather think of the puppy?
A.Brave and patient.
B.Friendly and protective.
C.Gentle and kind.
D.Helpful and honest.
3.Which is the correct order of the following events?
①Apollo bit the attacker's leg to take the attacker's attention.
②She and the dog returned to the apartment and reported the attack.
③Someone pulled her headphones and began to attack her.
④Fairweather released the puppy's rope to let him run.
⑤Fairweather ran across the street and escaped.
A.③④⑤②① B.④③②①⑤
C.④③①⑤② D.③②①④⑤
4.What is the best title of the passage?
A.The hero dog—Apollo.
B.A heroic puppy saved a girl from an attack.
C.Apollo is receiving more hugs.
D.The sweet puppy you should own.
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.
