The young seal couldn’t have been more than two days old, and yet he was all alone. Sometimes he would swim _______, but he always came back. At first we thought it was _______ that he kept swimming back to us, until we noticed that he obviously had been _______ and had nowhere else to go. We called him “Curious George”.
Without his mother’s _________, George appeared very weak with his eyes closed. I jumped into the water and swam up to him, _______we could be close enough. My heart went out to George and I just hoped that he had the _______to interact (互动) with me. Suddenly he _______ his eyes and immediately he jumped up between my arms, putting his head against my chest. It was a(n) _______ moment. But I knew that George wouldn’t _______ without some help.
We ________ the local conservation volunteers. They were concerned that in the __________ of his mother, he had developed a close __________ with us. They promised they would bring him to an area with ________ people living there and keep an eye on him. Even though it hurt to see him ________, we knew that he was in better hands.
The next day we ________ the conservation volunteers and asked how George was doing. ________ the volunteers informed us that he was too close to humans, we realized that was probably our ________! They decided to bring him to a small island wildlife reserve with a lot of seals in the area, where they could better ________ him.
A week later, we called again, and were informed that George was ________in the water swimming with other seals. George was alive and back to his ________. And he will always swim in my heart.
1.A. aside B. around C. ahead D. away
2.A. annoying B. satisfying C. amazing D. embarrassing
3.A. hurt B. abandoned C. ignored D. avoided
4.A. love B. comfort C. protection D. milk
5.A. so that B. now that C. as if D. even if
6.A. energy B. ability C. time D. chance
7.A. turned B. raised C. narrowed D. opened
8.A. anxious B. magical C. quiet D. important
9.A. survive B. grow C. go D. swim
10.A. cared about B. worried about C. got in touch with D. got along well with
11.A. presence B. care C. absence D. charge
12.A. connection B. relationship C. friend D. curiosity
13.A. foolish B. young C. enough D. few
14.A. fight B. cry C. leave D. suffer
15.A. visited B. called C. found D. invited
16.A. When B. Before C. Unless D. Until
17.A. choice B. duty C. excuse D. fault
18.A. examine B. instruct C. observe D. control
19.A. spotted B. treated C. protected D. followed
20.A. mother B. zoo C. family D. world
How to Win a High School Election
If you plan on running for student office, you want to know how to win a high school election. 1. You need to consider the following key elements (要素) of an election
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* Learn About Your School .
Before you can be an official for your class, you will need to know about your class and the school as a whole. You can’t make a difference if you don’t know what to change. 2.
* 3.
If you want to make changes to some of the rules in the school’s policy, you will have to get on the administration’s good side. Ask to join in on meetings with school officials. It’s also a good idea to get to know some of the parents of the students who will vote for you. You can do this by attending PTA meetings. While at these meetings, don’t be a passive attendee. Ask questions and voice your opinion so you stand out.
* Get to know your voters.
4. And try to make good first impressions on them. Be careful, though. You don’t want to seem fake (假装的) because then people won’t vote for you. Simply say hello and let people know you are running for whatever office you choose. If they seem interested in you, continue the conversation. If not, back off. Being pushy is another thing that will lose your votes.
Let yourself shine
Just as confidence is essential during your presentation, it’s also important every day. 5. Have fun with your election because students want someone who is real and friendly.
A.Stand tall, smile, and be friendly.
B.Meet as many high school students as possible.
C.Get involved before winning the election
D.Get started on how to win a high school election.
E.Write a speech about what you would like to see change.
F.Read the student guidebook about the history as well as present rules for the school.
G.Putting up posters and relying on your popularity isn’t enough to guarantee you a win.
In a speech this week to the Institute of Civil Engineering, the Prime Minister, David Cameron, made clear his support for wind energy. He focused on some of the many advantages of developing the industry.
Let’s examine those reasons. It is an abundant, clean and sustainable source of energy, reducing our dependence on expensive fossil fuel imports, increasingly from politically unstable parts of the globe. Let’s not forget that Russia turned off the gas supply to Europe in 2006.
More recently, we have all felt the pain this winter, when international gas prices soared by 40% compared to last year. Should we carry on exposing ourselves to the instability（不稳定） of global energy prices and the unpredictability of global events, or should we recognize the value of taking control of our energy supply?
As for the economic opportunities, over the last decade wind energy has attracted $5 billion in investment(投资) to the UK and is set to go above $50 billion by 2020. Look at the companies queuing up to build wind turbine (涡轮) factories in the UK, such as Siemens and Vestas. Examine the number of people employed in the wind industry in the UK—nearly 12000, now with nearly 90000 jobs by 2021.
The UK is already the global leader in wind power, with greater ability than anywhere else in the world—enough to supply more than a million homes with electricity all year round—and the government is calling for an increase by eight times in the amount of wind turbines installed by 2020, which the industry can achieve as long as it gets the right level of support from ministers. In return, as well as bring the environmental benefits of clean energy, the wind industry is committed to save consumers a lot of money.
1.What can we know from Paragraph 4?
A. Many job opportunities are created by wind industry.
B. The UK would not accept many companies’ investment.
C. Over the last ten years the UK has attracted little investment.
D. Other industries are less important than wind industry.
2.The writer uses the example of Russia to prove that ________.
A. international gas price is not always stable
B. there exists the unpredictability of global events
C. there are conflicts between Europe and Russia
D. every nation is badly in need of gas
3.What is the most important thing for the government to achieve its goal by 2020?
A. Attracting more investment.
B. Getting enough support from ministers.
C. Improving the technology a lot.
D. Listing the advantages of wind power to the public.
4.What is correct for the UK facing the problem of energy?
A. The UK should increase its dependence on fossil fuel imports.
B. It’s OK to carry on exposing itself to the instable energy prices.
C. The UK should believe the global events can be predictable.
D. The government has recognized the necessity of controlling its energy supply and did better.
Jonathan Cranwell sat on a hard bench behind the long narrow desk and watched the flies fly lazily in the sun. The drone of the younger boys reading letters and the older boys reciting Latin verbs made him sleepy. Jonathan had to force his eyes to stay open. He wanted to learn something new!
He looked up at the schoolmaster’s high desk in the front of the room. The new teacher was from Harvard College. Jonathan’s father had been impressed with him. The boys had already had several other teachers, but none of them seemed to inspire Jonathan. So far, there was nothing to show that this one was special, though he’d only been there two days.
“It’s too hot to sit and memorize lessons,” the schoolmaster said. “We’ll move outdoors for the next part of our lesson.” He led the group of boys into the schoolyard. “You younger boys, dig for grubs and beetles ( 幼虫和甲虫). Count their feet. See if you can describe their shells”.
Jonathan watched the teacher surrounded by laughing young students. No one had ever used the schoolyard itself for a classroom. “What next ?” he thought. Soon he didn’t have time to think about the younger boys, for he was running after butterflies and dragonflies himself.
Jonathan and his friends liked this new way of learning.
“It will be a clear night tonight. Go outside and look at the sky,” said the schoolmaster. “Look at the stars and notice their brightness and the patterns they make. These patterns have names from Greek mythology(神话), names like Orion, Aries, and others. Tomorrow we will learn about the ancient stories on them.”
“How is the new schoolmaster?” asked Jonathan’s father that evening, when Jonathan announced he was going out to look at the sky.
“He’s different from any other schoolmaster we’ve had,” Jonathan admitted. “He seems interested in everything around him, and he wants us to be curious too. He even used the schoolyard as a classroom!”
“So Mr. John Adams and his new ways make school useful to you after all,” joked Jonathan’s father.
“I believe he has,” said Jonathan. “I know I won’t forget the lessons he has taught us!”
1.What does the underlined word “drone” in Paragraph 1 mean?
A. Clear speaking voices.
B. Enthusiastic responses.
C. Continuous low dull sounds.
D. Voices of exciting reading and reciting.
2.From the last but one paragraph, we can learn that ________.
A. Mr. Cranwell was not satisfied with the new ways
B. Jonathan had previously complained about school
C. Mr. Cranwell had met the new schoolmaster
D. Jonathan had shown his father his homework.
3.What is the main idea of this story?
A. Science is all around us.
B. School provides us with the best education.
C. Homework is an important part of education.
D. There is more than one way to learn.
The hottest “green” toy in Germany isn’t made of organic or recycled materials. This one has a solar panel (太阳能电池板) and only runs if kids remember to insert bright red “energy stones” that power the space station. Germany, a pioneer in many renewable energy movements, is also at the forefront of creating environment-friendly toys aimed at making kids think about where energy comes from and how much of it they can use, raising awareness through play. A number of high-tech green toys are on display at this year's Nuremberg toy fair, which runs through Sunday.
Among them, there are hydroelectric-powered toy cars, and doll houses with wind–powered engine and rainwater catchers. The bright green "Future Planet" space station features inner equipment with a fan that is powered by a functioning solar cell. Its aim is to get kids to use their imagination about how energy will be created in the future.
Makers and retailers believe such toys will play an increasingly important role in their future and that of our kids. "Energy is the question of the future and we are definitely thinking about this as we move ahead," said Judith Schweinitz, a spokeswoman for Playmobil, maker of the solar panel-fitted space station. "It is increasingly being brought into our play concept." she added. Studies indicate that green toys which range from those made of sustainable materials to ones like the space station that just raise environmental awareness are becoming more and more popular in the international toy market.
1.The purpose of making the green toys is to ________.
A. give kids the knowledge of technology
B. improve the safety of toys
C. raise kids’ awareness about energy and environment
D. improve kids’ imagination
2.According to the text, ________ uses solar energy.
A. the “Future Planet” space station B. the doll
C. the doll house D. the toy car
3.What can you infer from the last paragraph?
A. Energy is only a question of the future and we needn’t care now.
B. The trend in the international toy market is more and more green toys to raise environmental awareness will hit the market.
C. Energy has been brought into our play concept too much according to Judith Schweinitz.
D. The green toys made of sustainable materials haven’t become popular yet in the international toy market.
4.The hottest “green” toy in Germany is ________.
A. made of organic or recycled materials B. made of green stones
C. driven by an advanced motor D. equipped with a solar panel
Below are some of London's must-see museums.
Science Museum
The Science Museum features seven floors of educational and entertaining exhibits, including the Apollo 10. The Wellcome Wing shows developments in modern science, medicine and technology. The Medical History Gallery in the museum contains a large collection of medical history treasures. Exhibits in the Exploring Space galleries include models of the Huygens Titan probe(探测器) and Beagle 2 Mars Lander. Tickets to the museum’s in-house IMAX cinema cost extra.
Natural History Museum
The handsome Alfred Waterhouse building houses a collection that contains some 70 million plant, animal, fossil, rock and mineral samples. The Natural History Museum’s Life Galleries are devoted to displays on animal life. The Earth Galleries explore the natural forces that shape our planet, the treasures we take from it, the effect we have on it and its place in the universe. The museum’s wildlife garden attracts urban wildlife such as dragonflies and blackbirds and highlights inner-city wildlife conservation.
London Transport Museum
Among the vehicles on display at the London Transport Museum is the first underground electric train, which had no windows because there was nothing to see underground. The trouble was that no one could tell which stop they were at, a small problem solved by employing an athletic announcer who ran to each carriage at every station, shouting out the stops. Dating from 1890, this is one of the several museum exhibits you can board. The design gallery is in memory of Frank Pick, the man responsible for rolling out the London Underground brand and giving each line its own character.
Museum of London
The history of London, from prehistoric times to the present is told in the Museum of London through reconstructed interiors(内部) and street scenes, alongside displays of original artifacts found during the museum’s archaeological digs. Check the website before your visit as a packed program of temporary exhibitions, talks, walks and children’s events is central to the life of the Museum of London.
1.The main purpose of the passage is to ________.
A. report the opening of four latest museums of London
B. present a brief introduction to the history of four museums
C. introduce four famous museums in London
D. show the significance of visiting the museums
2.What can visitors do in the Natural History Museum?
A. Design plant, animal, fossil, rock and mineral samples.
B. Watch displays on plant life.
C. See some urban wildlife.
D. Learn about the history of London.
3.Why was an athletic announcer employed for the first underground electric train?
A. To show tourists around the train.
B. To guide passengers to the train.
C. To remind passengers of train delays.
D. To inform passengers of the stops.
4.At which museums can visitors watch films?
A. Science Museum B. Natural History Museum
C. London Transport Museum D. Museum of London
