I was at a loss for how to handle the fights among my kick- Many activities had been tried, but they didn’t work. After reading What I Know for Sure written by Oprah Winfrey, a thought occurred to me one day.
“Starting with Dora, I want everyone to find the chance to say ‘thank you’.” I declared.
“What?” Ashley asked. “What’s going on?’’
“Just do it.”
Naturally, the kid^ all thought I had lost my mind. I wasn’t sure if they were wrong, but I pressed on.
“Now, we’re going to keep going around and everyone tells what they’re thankful for.”
Clearly doubtful and frustrated, the kids launched in, and I kept them going.
“I’m thankful for our house.”
“I’m thankful for my clothes.”
“I’m thankful for my whole life and everyone in the world.”
“What? What am I supposed to say?”
‘‘Keep going.”
“I’m grateful for my underwear!” Instant laughter erupted, music to my ears!
“Great, lei it out!” I encouraged. “What else?”
And that was all we needed. The gratitude--great and small, serious and funny---came rolling out.
“My backpack.”
“My teachers.”
On and on it went until every face was lit with a new kind of joy and laughter. I could sense a new feeling of peace and comfort in the air a reminder of not only our blessings, but the love we really did have for each other.
“I’m grateful for being grateful!” Dora declared.
“Me, too!” was the unanimous response.
I don’t remember the activities that took place the rest of the day. But it was a day when our family was transformed by two simple words: thank you. Since then, it’s become a family motto.
1.Why did the author ask her kids to find the chance to say “thank you”?
A. To play games among them. B. To kill their free lime.
C. To solve their fights. D. To make them be polite.
2.How did Ashley react when hearing his mother’s suggestion at first?
A. He was puzzled. B. He felt very glad.
C. He supported it. D. He responded actively.
3.What does the underlined word “unanimous” probably mean?
A. Funny. B. Unimportant.
C. Unexpected. D. Agreed.
4.What may be the best title for the text?
A. Mom’s Big Heart B. A Sweet Home
C. Magic of a Family Motto D. A Meaningful Family Meeting
Best Travel Guides by Continent
We’ve broken down(分类)the best travel guides, by continent, to help you find student discounts and travel like a local on your next adventure.
Europe—Let’s Go Europe 2017: The Student Travel Guide
Let’s Go was founded about 55 years ago when a Harvard student had an idea to provide accessible, budget travel lips for young people. Students lave its amusing pages. Let’s Go Europe 2017 has everything you need for your trip—from the best beer in Brussels to how to avoid the lines at the Louvre.
Africa—The Rough Guide to Cape Toxin, the Winelands, and the Garden Route
With its colorful photos and detailed tips on how to make the most of South Africa, The Rough Guide is the book to gel when visiting Africa. You may not have access to Google Maps when you1 re out exploring but that’s OK. The Rough Guide also comes with easy use to maps.
It can be purchased as an eBook, or as a paperback(平装本).
Asia—Lonely Planet: South-East Asia on a Shoestring
This guide is perfect for those backpacking through the hidden treasures of South-Ea.sl Asia. With detailed recommendations from experts in the area, this guide helps first-timers as well as experienced backpackers. This book can lie purchased as a paperback travel guide. A download for an eBook or separate chapters can be purchased to serve as a guide to specific cities.
North America—Planet USA Travel Guide
With detailed reviews of the best places to eat, sleep, and explore, Lonely Planet is linked with budget-friendly attractions and that’s why it makes our best travel guides list. This travel guide is available in paperback.
1.What is the common character of the four travel guides?
A. They are all expensive. B. They are intended for students.
C. They all have a very long history. D. They are all available online.
2.Which travel guide can be downloaded partly online?
A. Lai s Co Europe 2017: The Student Travel Guide.
B. The Rough Guide to Cape Town, the Winelands, and the Carden Route.
C. Lanely Planet USA Travel Guide.
D. Lonely Planet: South-East Asia on a Shoestring.
3.Why does the author recommend Lonely Planet USA Travel Guide?
A. It contains recommendations from experts.
B. It introduces the attractions in an amusing style.
C. It has colorful photos and vivid travel videos.
D. It provides cheap but attractive travel destinations.
假定你是李华，正在英国姐妹学校访学，住在当地人家里。今天你的房东Brown太太不在家。你要去图书馆，请给她写一张留言条，内容包括：
1．不回家吃晚饭
2．邻居Mary送来蛋糕，并邀请房东明天午餐；请房东给Mary回复
注意：1. 词数100左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
注：各校自行制作答题卡时，书面表达内容可参照如下：
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假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（Λ），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1．每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2．只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。
Thirty years ago, my world almost fell apart. I had operation and was fired. In a few weeks, I saw an ad about a Spanish festival. Although I was very upset, and I decided to go. Here, I met a gentleman with who I chatted for hours. A few day later, I came home to found a letter at my door. It was from that friend. Inside the letter was a 1,000-dollar check to help me through his hard days. Sixteen years later, I met a family that bad needed help. I gave them enough money to get through. They called me their angel, but I told them I once had an angel, also.
Sending your child to piano or violin lessons in an attempt to improve their academic achievement is a waste of money, according to scientists. 1. research has shown that youngsters who take music lessons are more likely to be top of their class, Professor Glenn Smith claims this link is 2. (mislead).
“Music may change you a bit, but it’s also the case that different children take music lessons,” said Professor Smith of the University of Toronto, 3. added that parents’ education had most influence on musicality.
“Children who take music lessons come from families with incomes 4. (high) than average. They come from families with more 5. (educate) parents, they also do more extra-curricular activities, they are more likely to learn 6. instrument, and they do better at school.”
“We 7. (motivate) by the fact that kids who take music lessons are particularly good students. In school they actually do better than you would predict from their IQ. So 8.
(obvious) something else is going on. We thought that 9. (person) might be the thing.” Professor Smith explained, “Clearly studying music changes the brain, but so does any learning. In fact, that is 10. learning is,” he added.
I always wanted to be a writer. When I was fifteen, I ______ to my English class that I was going to write my own books. My classmates fell out of their chairs laughing. “Don’t be ______. Only geniuses can become writers,” the English teacher said, “And you are getting Ds.” I was so
____ that I burst into tears.
That night I wrote a short sad poem about ______ dreams and mailed it to a newspaper. To my ______, they published it and sent me two dollars. I couldn’t believe it. I became a published and ______ writer. ______, I sold more poems. By the time I graduated, I had scrapbooks filled with my published work. I never ______ my writing to my teachers or classmates again as they were dream ______.
Years later, when I was ready to write my first novel, I already had four children. I wrote on my typewriter while they napped. It took nine months to finish. I ______ chose a publisher, put my book in a ______ and mailed it off. The letter I ______ read, “I wrote this book myself and I hope you’ll like it. Thank you.”
A month later I received a contract (合同) and a/an ______ to start another book. My book, Crying Wind, became a best seller. Translated into fifteen languages, it was sold ______.
People asked what college I ______ and what qualifications I have to be a writer. The answer is: “None”. I’m not ______ and I just write. To those who ______ writing, I’m shouting at you: “Yes, you can. Don’t ______ others.” I don’t write right but I’ve overcome the ______. Writing is ______, and anyone can do it.
1.A. announced B. admitted C. introduced D. advertised
2.A. optimistic B. enthusiastic C. silly D. sad
3.A. surprised B. confused C. worried D. ashamed
4.A. ambitious B. broken C. wild D. vivid
5.A. annoyance B. regret C. astonishment D. satisfaction
6.A. respected B. famous C. valued D. paid
7.A. Gradually B. Especially C. Finally D. Suddenly
8.A. submitted B. mentioned C. sold D. returned
9.A. savers B. makers C. killers D. seekers
10.A. randomly B. partly C. nervously D. naturally
11.A. collection B. bottle C. suitcase D. package
12.A. covered B. attached C. received D. published
13.A. request B. doubt C. instruction D. attempt
14.A. separately B. originally C. freely D. internationally
15.A. entered B. established C. attended D. operated
16.A. satisfied B. trained C. courageous D. hard-working
17.A. approve of B. dream of C. succeed in D. believe in
18.A. argue with B. rely on C. fight against D. listen to
19.A. uncertainties B. qualities C. difficulties D. curiosities
20.A. easy B. challenging C. boring D. logical
