Christmas 1940 makes me misty-eyed every time I think about it. In the hard times, people ______one another. We _______food, clothing, bedding and household items and gave them to the needy.
That Christmas we students found ourselves _______toys we collected and lading packages for _______. As we presented the gifts, we saw ______in many faces, especially those of the children.
We had a few more ______to make on Christmas morning. The air was heavy and frozen to the bone. For several hours, we knocked on doors. But as the cold hours passed, our________gradually faded.
When we _____headed home, someone ______a small house down a canal bank. None of us knew who lived there, _____we wondered if there were ______. We still had a doll, two trucks, some small toys, chocolate Santas and a box of groceries. We decided to make one last visit. When we knocked on the door, a young woman answered it, looking at us ______. Three small children watched from behind her skirt---a little girl of about 2, and boys perhaps 4 and 5 years old.
“Merry Christmas,” we ______as we bent down and handed the gift-wrapped packages to the children and the box of groceries to the ______, whose eyes widened ______. She slowly smiled, then quickly said, “Come in”.
The room was ______as the children looked at their mother, wondering if the gifts were really for them. The little girl ______her doll, and the boys grasped the trucks as they sought a(an) _____ . She put her arms_______them and said in a ______voice, “I told you Santa Claus would come.”
1.A. escaped from B. struggled against C. competed with D. depended on
2.A. bought B. borrowed C. collected D. begged
3.A. wrapping B. cleaning C. making D. sending
4.A. sale B. delivery C. storage D. production
5.A. fear B. envy C. sadness D. joy
6.A. toys B. calls C. visits D. promise
7.A. pain B. love C. strength D. enthusiasm
8.A. finally B. gradually C. happily D. worriedly
9.A. arrived at B. looked for C. pointed to D. shouted to
10.A. and B. but C. so D. for
11.A. guests B. gifts C. adults D. children
12.A. eagerly B. questioningly C. anxiously D. calmly
13.A. whispered B. cried C. chorused D. added
14.A. father B. mother C. son D. daughter
15.A. with amazement B. with relief C. in horror D. in sorrow
16.A. empty B. silent C. noisy D. tidy
17.A. hugged B. hid C. dropped D. hit
18.A. suggestion B. answer C. box D. place
19.A. behind B. before C. over D. around
20.A. surprised B. familiar C. choked D. loud
Eating healthy 100% of the time can seem like a near impossible goal. But along with consistent exercise, healthy eating will make you feel better, give you more energy, and help you perform better in your workouts. 1.
Here are some tricks to make healthy eating easy:
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Protein is what keeps you full, fuels your muscles, and helps you keep a strong and slim figure. Starting your day out with around 30 grams of protein will not only help get you through the morning without feeling hunger pains, it will also help you get less desires for sugar and carbs(碳水化合物)later in the day.
●Make veggies a main part of every meal
3.You’ll find that you might actually start to like vegetables, and your body will start to want them because of how good they make you feel after eating them.
●Eat whole foods whenever possible
Simply focus on avoiding processed foods and include as many whole foods as possible in your diet. 4.But once you discover how food is supposed to taste, eating healthy will become much more natural to you.
●Don’t deny yourself your favorite foods
5.Because it’ll cause you to feel bitter, more often leading to a binge(大吃)eating session. So if you’re working out and keeping active on a regular basis, allowing yourself a few small treats every once in a while will not only make you happier, it will also make it more likely that you’ll stick with healthy eating in the long run.
A. So want exactly are whole foods?
B. It may take a little to get used to
C. And it doesn’t have to be that difficult
D. Limit them, but don’t cut them out altogether
E. There are so many good ones to choose from
F. Eat a protein-packed breakfast every morning
G. Make them a main part of every meal, at least two thirds of your plate as often as possible
The science fiction type of entertainment is considered by mot to be fathered by Jules Verne (A Journey to the Center of the Earth and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea) and H. G. Wells (The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds). Sei-Fi, as it is commonly shortened, is a fictional story in which science and technology have a significant influence on the characters and plot. Many such works are guesswork about what the future holds and how scientific findings and technological advances will shape humankind.
Writing in the late 1800s, Jules Verne was remarkably successful in his 10 guesses about future technologies of air conditioning, automobiles, the Internet, television, and underwater, air, and space travel. Unbelievably, of all places from which to choose, Jules Verne guessed Tampa, Florida, USA as the launching site of the first project to the Moon, which was only 200 kilometers away from the actual 1969 location at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
One of the best-known science fiction books is Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell. Published in 1949, it was not meant as a prediction, but as a warning: Orwell was describing what he saw as the outcome of the ideas, trends, and emerging technologies of his time. Many invented terms from this novel have become common in everyday use, such as “big brother” and “doublethink”. Even the author’s name has been made into an adjective—Orwellian—and has become a warning descriptor for situations where privacy is lost and the individual has no power and is completely controlled by the government. Nineteen Eighty-Four was translated into sixty-five languages within five years of its publication, setting a record that still stands.
What helps bring science fiction into being is usually a new discovery or innovation. The author creates an analysis of the potential influence and consequences and then wraps it in a pleasant story. For example, the beginning of space exploration was followed a few years later by the Star Trek television program and movie series. The science fiction author’s self-determined role is search the world of future possibilities upon the road which we are traveling.
1.From the first paragraph, we know that science fiction might be ________.
A. a forecast of how a new discovery could influence mankind
B. a brief review of the present drawbacks of technology
C. a thoughtful look at the past and a prediction of the future
D. an analysis of how a new technology could be used to harm human.
2.Which of the following best describes Nineteen Eighty-Four?
A. A prediction of future technologies.
B. A warning of unfair and cruel ruling.
C. The motive of scientific development.
D. An imaginary perfect world of freedom.
3.From the passage we can learn that ________.
A. H.G. Wells predicted the Internet in the late 1800s
B. Nineteen Eighty-Four adopted some popular terms
C. Star Trek movie series were based on space exploration
D. Cape Canaveral was mentioned in Jules Verne’s fiction
4.According to the author, what is the role of science fiction in society?
A. A reference of technology.
B. A moral compass.
C. A record of science development.
D. A form of thinking about possibilities.
A bookseller in Chongqing has been leaving novels on trains and at stations to inspire more commuters(上下班往返的人)to read, after seeing British actress Emma Watson take part in a similar project in London.
Author and bookstore owner Jiang Lin, 29, randomly placed 40 works along the city’s light-rail system on Sunday. Whoever finds a book can read it in public or take it home, but they are encouraged to leave it again on public transportation once they have finished with it. Jiang said, “I considered the needs of commuters," he said. "I hope strangers can feel comforted by the books and feel connected with other readers."
All 40 books were chosen from Jiang’s store, Razor’s Edge Book Club, which he opened in the summer, and included fiction and nonfiction, with topics ranging from art and social sciences to philosophy and history Jiang’s Books on the Chongqing Light Rail project follows the same model as Books on the Underground, which was started in 2012 and sees “book fairies” leave works on London Tube trains and at stations. Readers are encouraged to share their views on the books. It was revealed on Nov. 1 that Watson, who is best-known for the Harry Potter movie series, is a book fairy.
“After I read the news about her leaving books on the London Tube, I was so inspired that I immediately decided to do something over the weekend,” Jiang said. However, his decision was so spontaneous that he had no time to make the stickers that are usually placed on each book to identify them as part of the project . Instead, he put a note on the fly page to introduce the concept.
To his surprise, one of his friends was among those who found his books and posted a picture on WeChat Moments, a social media function on the instant-messaging app. Jiang said more than 20 people have since come onboard and are now working on a more detailed than to spread the love of reading. Although increasing numbers of people read on digital devices, books have not totally gone out of fashion. Jiang mentioned that they needed the support from Chonqing Light Rail Co. to ensure the books to stay there and also hoped the project could be welcomed across the country.
1.Jiang Lin left books on trains or at stations in order to ______.
A. raise money for poor readers B. open a new bookstore
C. help sell more books D. advocate reading books
2.Jiang got inspired to start the project by _________.
A. Harry Porter B. Wechat moments
C. Emma Watson D. Razor’s Edge Book Club
3.The underlined word “spontaneous” is closest in meaning to __________.
A. unplanned B. unwise
C. firm D. thoughtful
4.Jiang’s attitude towards the future of the project can be best described as___________.
A. positive B. doubtful
C. reserved D. worried
I had just moved to San Antonio, Texas. I worked for the tour bus service taking tourists on a short tour of the city’s historic places and would end up at the Alamo.
I was driving back from my last tour on a cool February day on my way back from the San Femando Catholic church with no one on my bus when I saw a man dressed in rags, thinking this person must be an actor or something walking around. I stopped and asked him, “Need a ride?” Without saying anything he just walked on broad and sat down in seat behind me.
“Where are you heading?” I asked him. He looked up into the mirror at me and replied. “I’ve got to get to the fort(要塞)and report to Colonel(上校)Travis that the Mexicans are here!” I laughed to myself thinking that this man was a serious actor.
“I’m guessing you mean the Alamo?” I said back to him. I looked up and saw he wasn’t smiling nor laughing. All throughout the ride he was staring in amazement at all the towering skyscrapers and the buildings along the street.
“I remember when this town was nothing more than a little trading village!” He finally said to me.
“So what’s your name?” I asked him.
“Daniel Cloud, yours?”
“David Zime.” I replied as I turned the corner of the street and laid eyes upon the Alamo.
I pulled up to the sidewalk and opened the door. Cloud got out of his seat and came up to me.
“Thanks for the ride.” He said extending his hand. I took his palm and it was freezing cold like he just stepped out of the freezer.
“Not a problem, Mr. Cloud, and don’t worry about the fee. It’s on the house.” He nodded his head in gratitude like all us Texans do and walked away.
It wasn’t until then that I noticed that he was soaked(浸；泡)to the bone in dripping water and we had not a single drop of rain in a month or more. I just shook my head and closed the door behind him. When I turned around. Discovered amazingly how fast Cloud had gone away!
A few days later I was reading a book about the Battle of the Alamo when I discovered the most shocking thing I had ever discovered. The names of the 183 defenders of the Alamo were listed on the roll of honor, including Daniel Cloud, who spotted the Mexicans before they took over the streets of San Antonio in February of 1836, and his post was on top of the San Femando Church where I had picked him up!
1.What did the writer do after moving to San Antonio, Texas?
A. A tour guide B. An actor
C. A tour bus driver D. A soldier
2.We can learn from the passage that the Alamo__________.
A. is a historic tourist attraction B. lies in the downtown
C. is where actors used to gather D. is where Colonel Travis lived
3.What does the writer probably mean by saying “It’s on the house?”
A. The bus fare’s included in the house rent
B. The hotel fee has covered it
C. Daniel can pay it later
D. It’s free of charge
4.What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?
A. Daniel Cloud was buried underwater all the time
B. Daniel Cloud was the first to fight against the Mexicans
C. Daniel Cloud was probably killed in the battle of the Alamo
D. The writer had picked him up before San Antonio was occupied
Disney’s The Lion King
Venue: Lyceum Theatre
Phone: 020 7492 0810
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Categories: Family & Kids Musicals
Performance dates: Tuesday- Saturday at 7.30 pm
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 2.30 pm
Tickets Price: from ￡42
Walt Disney’s long running and multi-award winning musical The Lion King continues to delight audiences in London’s West End. Based on the Disney animated film, The Lion King came to state on Broadway in 1997 and The Lion King London opened in October 1999, playing to packed houses ever since!
Set against the grand Serengeti Plains and to the unique rhythms of Africa, Disney’s The Lion King is unlike anything ever before seen in musical theatre, and will redefine your expectations of what theatre can be. Director and designer Julie Taymor crafts a colorful, imaginative and highly creative world that brings the plants and animals of Africa to live.
Featuring the original songs from the 1994 film, including “Circle of Life”, Can You Feel the Love Tonight”, “Be Prepared” and “Hakuna Matata” The Lion King musical is a treat for audiences of all ages. Families young and old continue to pack the Lyceum Theatre with their Lion King tickets to celebrate in the impressive storytelling that transports you to a wonderful world that explodes with glorious colours, breathtaking effects and enjoyable music.
“There is simply nothing else like it!”----New York Times.
“You hope all nights at the theatre will be like this.”----Daily Mail.
Please note: The Lion King is recommended for ages 6 and up. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted into the theatre. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own within the auditorium. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
1.According to the passage, The Lion King __________.
A. is to be shown seven days a week B. is an Oscar award winner
C. has been popular for about 20 years D. lasts about 90 minutes
2.Which of the following group will not be admitted into the theatre?
A. Four second-year students at university
B. Two primary school girls with a teacher
C. A couple with two sons aged 5 and 7
D. A young mom with her 2-year-old daughter
3.This passage is intended to _____________.
A. instruct B. educate
C. advertise D. entertain
