Before leaving his job in Brooklyn, Brian Peter had one thing he wanted to do on his last day-say thank you to the city he loves. Peter decided to use the money he made for a day’s work, as well as the $10 per year he earned for his service, to give back to his community.
“I've got nothing but good things from the city and the citizens,” Peter said. “I take what I make in a day and add that $120 that the police association was going to give me, and I’ll just add it up to $500 and get some gift cards for people.”
So after fourteen years’ serving as a police officer, Peter spent his last day doing that. Using his own money, Peter purchased five gift cards from Target and five gift cards from the grocery chain Cub Foods worth $ 50 each and handed them out to strangers in Brooklyn Center.
It took him about two hours to give away the cards and that he could put smiles on a lot of people’s faces, including one woman he stopped after noticing the condition of her car. “Her car was really old and really damaged. I saw her windshield wipers were stuck in the up position,” Peter recalled. “I explained what I was doing and gave her a gift card, and immediately, she lit up with a smile.”
Once people overcame the initial shock of what he was doing, Peter said he received a lot more hugs that day. Monique Drier, who stayed with Peter, said Peter has always wanted to give back and didn’t really want the attention. “He didn’t even have a going-away party,” Drier said.
Peter, who started his new job three days ago, said he still wanted to continue giving back to the community. “Community service is extremely important, and when you’re fortunate in life, you should give back to others who aren’t as fortunate as you,” Peter said. “That’s what makes the world go round.”
1.We can learn from the passage that Peter______.
A. decided to retire from his position as a police officer
B. was interested in making friends with some strangers
C. showed his kindness to strangers before leaving his job
D. earned ten dollars a year for his service as a police officer
2.The woman in a car is mentioned in the passage in order to show____.
A. how Peter’s gift card influenced her attitude
B. how Peter added happiness into others’ daily life
C. how Peter found others in trouble and helped them
D. how Peter received hugs from those who were grateful
3.How does Peter think the world can go round according to the passage?
A. By involving other in community service.
B. By sharing what we have with the unfortunate.
C. By giving rewards to those who help others.
D. By offering new jobs to unfortunate people.
4.What is the main idea of this passage?
A. A police officer knew how to cheer up people in trouble.
B. Peter spent his last day giving gift cards to strangers.
C. The best way to help a community can be learnt from Peter.
D. Peter returned what he earned in his work to the police station.
A British friend told me he couldn’t understand why Chinese people love eating sunflower seeds as a snack so much “I’ve met a lot of older Chinese and many have a crack in their front teeth; I believe that’s from cracking the seeds,” he said.
I had never noticed the habit, but once he mentioned it, I suddenly became more aware. I realized that whenever I’m watching TV or typing a report, I always start mindlessly cracking sunflower seeds. My friend doesn’t like sunflower seeds, and, to him, it seems unnecessary to work so much just to get one small seed.
When we were young, the whole family would usually get together for Chinese New Year. Then, we all lived close to one another, usually in a small city, and sometime even neighbors would go door-to-door on Chinese New Year’s Eve to check out what every household was making.
I remember my parents would be in the kitchen cooking. Out in the living room , a large table would already be laid out, complete with fancy tablecloth, ready-made dumping fillings, and dishes full of candy, fruits and sunflower seeds.
Some of the dishes were to be offered to our ancestors later, while others were for neighbors and children to eat be-fore the evening feast. I must have learned how to crack sunflower seeds back then.
I don’t think it’s right to criticize one’s choice in food or eating habits, no matter how strange they may seem.
It’s not only in China. When I went abroad, I found people had all sorts of strange habits when it came to food. In Denmark, they put salted red fish on bread and eat it for dinner, no matter how much it ruins your breath. They think it’s a delicacy, and it’s connected to their culture. I think it’s a wonderful tradition.
1.What did the writer become aware of?
A. She had ever typed a report about seeds.
B. She are various snacks while watching TV.
C. She had a habit of cracking sunflower seeds.
D. She damaged her teeth by eating sunflower seeds.
2.What does the writer prove by mentioning Chinese New Year?
A. The traditions of celebrating it disappear.
B. Children can eat delicious food on that day
C. The families get together for it.
D. Eating sunflower seeds is related to it.
3.The writer’s to Denmark’s way of eating bread is______.
A. acceptable B. critical
C. neutral D. doubtful
4.What lesson can we learn from the story?
A. One kind of food doesn’t necessarily suit everyone.
B. Eating habits come from a certain culture.
C. It is good to form healthy eating habits.
D. Changing your eating habits will change your life.
Spain Environmental Project
Full Description
Greenheart Travel? Casita Verde (Green House) is an incredible eco-center situated in a beautiful valley near the village of San Jose, Ibiza. This great Mediterranean island is renowned for its rich culture and incredible scenery. Casita Verde is considered an experiential eco-education center, and showcases the best practices for sustainable living and alternative energies. The center includes almost 14 acres of working farm land created to demonstrate ecological development powered by wind and sun energy.
How You Will Make a Difference:
—Maintain and improve the farm facilities
—Install an alternative energy system
—Promote environmental awareness among visitors
—Cook delicious, organic meals for visitors
—Learn farming that emphasizes the use of renewable natural resources and the enrichment of local ecosystem
Assist with Sunday community visit/meals
Dates: Flexible dates available
Duration: 1 to 12 weeks
Cost Details: fee includes: housing, fool, medical insurance, in-country staff support, pre-departure orienta-tion, in-country orientation, 24-hour emergency contact
A Great Opportunity for: Teens/Professionals
Skills Needed/Experience
Participants should have an active interest in environmental studies/ecology, and strong desire to contribute to the international effort to protect the environment. Those who are interested in it must have extensive hands-on conservation experience and be willing to live rustically（淳朴地）in an alternative community. Some knowledge of Spanish is helpful but not required.
1.What do we know about Casita Verde?
A. It covers about 14 acres in size.
B. It is powered by renewable resources.
C. It is the center of a beautiful valley.
D. It develops its unique culture.
2.What can you do in Casita Verde?
A. Teach visitors how to grow organic plants.
B. Help the local promote environmental awareness.
C. Prepare organic meals for visitors on Sunday.
D. Make research into an alternative energy system.
3.Who are the intended readers of the text?
A. Travelers. B. Famers.
C. Workers. D. Volunteers.
毕业季也是感恩季，来自澳大利亚的Feinstein在她的网站上发起感谢信接力的活动。假设你是红星中学高三学生李华，请写一封感谢信参加接力，内容包括：
1. 感谢的人或事物；
2. 感谢的原因；
3. 你的美好愿望。
注意：1.词数100左右 字。 2.不得透露个人信息及感谢人信息
Dear ___________,
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Yours,
Li Hua
英语课上，老师要求同桌同学相互修改作文。假设以下书信为你同桌所写，请你对其进行修改。文中共有10处错误，每句中最多有两处。错误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(∧), 并在此符号下面写出该加的词。
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。
Last month our school held a Reading Week, which aim was to encourage the students to reading widely. During the week, book lovers recommended a plenty of good books suitable for high school students. In addition, two famous writers are invited to give lectures on how to understand and appreciate literary work. The poetry recitation contest was another amazed activity for the students to bring his talent into full play. All the contestants took turns read their favorite poems to the audience. We all find the Reading Week very beneficially. It has not only enriched our school life, and also helped us form the habit of reading.
Developed from ideas by Confucius during the Spring and Autumn Period, Confucianism(儒家思想) is a philosophical and ethical (道德的) system 1.has become an influential part of Chinese culture.
Confucianism was first set up by Confucius. And later it 2.(develop) by philosophers (哲学家) ，including Mencius, Dong Zhongshu, Wang Yangming and others. After Confucianism gained a supreme position in the Han dynasty more than 2,0000 years ago, its influence went into all walks of life and all streams of 3.(think) in Chinese society for the generation to come. Its Junzi philosophy has become 4.standard of many Chinese people.
Confucianism means a lot not only to China, but also to the world. Today, mottos from Confucianism 5.(be) frequently used by foreign officials in their 6.(speech) or talks. People around the globe can have access 7.Confucius ideas in Confucius Institutes and Chinese Culture Centers abroad. The institutes and centers serve as non-profit public institutions 8.(help) foreigners better understand China through language teaching and culture introduction.
To date, China has 9.(successful) opened 465 Confucius Institutes in 123 countries and regions. There are also 713 Confucius Classrooms operating in middle and primary schools. Chinese Culture Centers are introducing China by opening training classes, building libraries, and 10.(hold) cultural activities.
