An eight-year-old girl heard her parents talking about her little brother. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money. Only a very expensive operation could save him now and there was no one to lend them the money.
When she heard her daddy say to her tearful mother, “Only a miracle can save him now,” the little girl went to her bedroom and pulled her money from its hiding place and counted it carefully.
She hurried to a drugstore (药店) with the money in her hand.
“And what do you want?” asked the salesman.
“It’s for my little brother,” the girl answered. “He’s really, really sick and I want to buy a miracle.”
“Pardon?” said the salesman.
“My brother Andrew has something bad growing inside his head and my daddy says only a miracle can save him. So how much does a miracle cost?”
“We don’t sell a miracle here, child. I’m sorry,” the salesman said with a smile.
“Listen, if it isn’t enough, I can try and get some more. Just tell me how much it costs.” said the girl.
A well-dressed man heard it and asked, “What kind of a miracle does your brother need?”
“I don’t know,” she answered with her eyes full of tears. “He’s really sick and mum says he needs an operation. But my daddy can’t pay for it, so I have brought all my money.”
“How much do you have?” asked the man.
“$ 1.11, but I can try and get some more,” she answered.
“Well, what luck,” smiled the man. “$ 1.11, the price of a miracle for little brother.”
He took up the girl’s hand and said, “Take me to where you live. I want to see your brother and meet your parents. Let’s see if I have the kind of miracle you need.”
That well-dressed man was Dr Carlton Armstrong, a famous doctor. The operation was successful and it wasn’t long before Andrew was home again.
How much did the miracle cost?
1.What was the trouble in the little girl’s family?
A. Miracle was hard to get in the drugstore.
B. They were poor and no one can lend them money.
C. Nothing could save her brother.
D. Her brother was badly ill and her family couldn’t afford the operation.
2.In the eye of the little girl, a miracle might be _______.
A. something interesting B. something beautiful
C. some useful medicine D. some good food
3.What made the miracle happen?
A. The girl’s love for her brother. B. The girl’s money.
C. The medicine from the drugstore. D. Nobody can tell.
4.From the passage we can infer that _______.
A. the salesman didn’t sell miracle to the girl
B. a miracle is sure to happen if you keep on
C. the little girl is lovely but not so clever
D. Andrew was in fact not so sick as they had thought
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In modern times, people suffer from various health problem. So it is important to develop a healthy lifestyle to prevent from disease. Here is some tips for you:
First of all, we should walk or ride a bike instead of drive cars so that we can take more physically exercise. Second，we’d better take part all kinds of outdoor activities rather than watch TV or play computer games for a long time, which does great harm to your health. Besides, we should reject junk food and soft drinks. Having a balanced diet provides us with enough nutrients or makes us energetic. More importantly, we should take positive attitude towards life, which can help us to face challenges bravely.
In conclusion, whether you lived a healthy life depends mainly on your attitude.
Table manners vary f'rom culture to culture. 1. is acceptable in one country may be considered extremely rude in another. Here we will tell you about the traditional table manners 2.the modern table manners in Korea.3. ( tradition) , it was the woman's job 4. (cook)food and set the table. The woman would sit5. her husband to make sure that he had everything he needed for a pleasant meal. Only 6. the husband finished would the woman and her children eat. Nowadays, table manners have changed a lot. 7. of the family members eat together at the same time. It is common to see everyone help with the meal, 8. (include) the husband. One tradition, however, has not changed. It is the oldest person that starts the meal. 9. ( stay) until the oldest person is finished is considered to be 10. basic tradition of Korean table manners.
A Heroic Driver
Larry works with Transport Drivers, Inc. One morning in 2009, Larry was ____ along 165 north after delivering to one of his _____. Suddenly, he saw a car with its bright lights on. _____he got closer, he found ______vehicle upside down on the road. One more look and he noticed ____shooting out from under the ____vehicle. Larry pulled over, set the brake and ___the fire extinguisher(灭火器). Two good bursts from the extinguisher and the fire was put out.
The man who had his bright lights on ____ and told Larry he had______an emergency call. They _____heard a woman’s voice coming from the wrecked(毁坏的) vehicle. _____the vehicle, they saw that a woman was trying to get out of the broken window. They told her to stay______until the emergency personnel arrived, _____she thought the car was going to _____. Larry told her that he had already put out the fire and she should not move _____she injured her neck.
Once fire and emergency people arrived, Larry and the other man _____and let them go to work. Then, Larry asked the______if he was needed or ______ to go. They let him and the other man go.One thing is ______— Larry went above and beyond the call of duty by getting so close to the burning vehicle! His _____most likely saved the woman’s life.
1.A. walking B. touring C. traveling D. rushing
2.A. customers B. colleagues C. employers D. passengers
3.A. Since B. Although C. As D. If
4.A. each B. that C. another D. his
5.A. smoke B. flames C. water D. steam
6.A. used B. disabled C. removed D. abandoned
7.A. prepared B. got hold of C. took charge of D. controlled[
8.A. came over B. came through C. came in D. came down
9.A. returned B. received C. confirmed D. made
10.A. then B. again C. finally D. even
11.A. Starting B. Parking C. Passing D. Approaching
12.A. quiet B. calm C. away D. still
13.A. for B. so C. and D. but
14.A. explode B. slip away C. fall apart D. crash
15.A. as if B. unless C. in case D. after
16.A. backed off B. stepped forward C. moved on D. set out
17.A. woman B. police C. man D. driver
18.A. forbidden B. free C. asked D. ready
19.A. for certain B. for consideration C. reported D. checked
20.A. patience B. skills C. efforts D. promise
With the summer holiday just around the corner，it seems like everybody is busy planning their vacations．Here are some tips that can help you enjoy your holiday without emptying your pocket.
Travel off-season
Go to your desired destination while the demand is low and take advantage of huge discounts．During the peak season，the hotel and flight prices increase quickly，and you’ll likely spend more of your vacation time standing in line due to the rush of tourists．1.
2.Websites can help you find discount hotel rooms．Look for places that do not charge extra for children if they use the existing bedding．Stay with the locals．If you and your family are going，to stay for a longer period，renting a small apartment is a good choice．
Eat like a local
Why eat at big chain restaurants when you can experience something new? Planning your meals is another way to reduce your travel costs．During your family trip，try new food where“the locals eat．3. For smaller meals and snacks，avoid restaurants and try street food or other takeout．
Don’t hesitate to bargain
Tourist-heavy places are known for overcharging for just，about everything．Clothes，travel goodies，souvenirs，etc．are very expensive at these places．For this reason；you shouldn’t feel ashamed to ask for bargains．4.
Choose local transportation
As a tourist，avoid taking taxis．Whenever possible，since? They are expensive. 5. If you are planning to stay for a while，you can consider renting a car．Hiring a car is much easier than carrying your bags everywhere if you are moving around a lot.
A．Save on hotels．
B．Surf the Internet while traveling．
C．Therefore，avoid buying anything there．
D．So it's best to find out when the off-season starts．
E．This will not only save money，but offer you a new and different experience．
F．Bargain hard to get the best price．
G．Instead，take buses，railways or subways，which are always cheaper．
