Did you ever have a day like this? A man , who was cleaning his cement truck, got __ in the mixer(搅拌机). Suddenly, he found himself going round and round in the mixer with no way to __. All he could do was shout for help. __, another worker came over and shut it off. After a while, the man, who was covered in bruises(挫伤), came out from the __. It __ me of some bad days I’ve had. You k
now what I mean.
If you feel like you are being knocked down by life, think about the __ bird called the Water Quzel. Strangely enough, the little __ is often found living next to __ waterfalls and fast-rushing rivers. However threatening the weather and however __ the water, the tough and cheerful Water Quzel can be heard __ happily. What’s more, while the voices of most birds , however melodious(悦耳的)in __ weather, fall silent over long winter months, the lovely Water Quzel sings on through all __ and every kind of storm. I have to __ :does this little creature know something that we don’t know?
It seems that the bird knows that every violent storm will __ give way to sunshine; every dark night will finally fade into dawn. And isn’t it true? Even our bleakest (暗淡的) and stormiest times do not __ forever. like the __ man who was buffeted(折磨)about in the cement mixer, there is always an end to the __.
As the famous novelist Harriet Beecher Stowe said, “ When you get in a tight place and everything goes __ you , until it seems as if you could not hold on a minute longer, never __, for that is just the place and time when the tide will turn.” I have had that experience more times than I can___.
Maybe there is one day when you feel as if you are in the cement mixer. If so, would you hold on a little longer?
1.A. delivered B. beaten C. caught D. discovered
2.A. cry B. watch C. hide D. escape
3.A. Fortunately B. Strangely C. Exactly D. Obviously
4.A. office. B. mixer C. room D. hospital
5.A. accuses B. informs C. warns D. reminds
6.A. confusing B. blind C. amazing D. stupid
7.A. creature B. plant C. gift D. fish
8.A. small B. beautiful C. violent D. calm
9.A. dirty B. cold C. hot D. clear
10.A. whispering B. screaming C. dancing D. singing
11.A. warm B. windy C. wet D. rainy
12.A. weeks B. centuries C. seasons D. decades
13.A. believe B. wonder C. request D. conclude
14.A. regularly B. occasionally C. constantly D. eventually
15.A. last B. move C. wave D. cheat
16.A. wise B. kind C. poor D. great
17.A. adventure B. suffering C. journey D. opportunity
18.A. by B. for C. with D. against
19.A. give up B. break in C. look back D. help out
20.A. regret B. forget C. remember D. complete
When trying to learn some skills of doing homework, you need help from parents or other grown-ups. 1. Someday, you’ll be older and you’ll need to do things without their help.
As you grow up, you will be responsible for more and more of the work yourself. If you pay attention to how your parents or teachers help with your homework, you’ll be able to do it by yourself when the time comes. And that time is soon. Good grades aren’t the only benefit.2..
Sometimes students take too long to get started, put off the homework, or have trouble focusing. 3. Sometimes they don’t think they can do it well. You need help from teachers and parents for this. It’s normal to be worried about what will happen if you fail, but try to trust yourself and give it your best.
4. Tell parents or teachers what the problem is. Some kids have problems with attention, which can make it tougher to organize, focus and get it done. But they, too, can and should use this 1-2-3 method to get better at completing tasks.
Help from grown-ups can be a little boost (提升)that helps you get ready to do it on your own. Who knows? 5. Many grown-ups struggle with doing complicated tasks like how to plan a whole week’s dinners. If your parent is faced with such tough tasks, you know what advice to give:1. Get organized. 2. Stay focused. 3. Get it done.
A.You might even be able to help your parents.
B.In fact, their help will do you harm instead of good.
C.Perhaps they wait for adults to tell them what to do.
D.If you’re struggling, don’t be afraid to keep asking for help.
E.But remember that it’s not good for them to do the work for you.
F.That is because they don’t understand what they’re supposed to be doing.
G.The more tasks you can do well on your own, the better you’ll feel about yourself.
The health problems about cloned animals , particularly those who appear healthy but have hidden illnesses or problems that appear unexpectedly later in life, have the potential to cause real risks to the safety of the food products from those animals. Ian Wilmut, a lead scientist involved in the creation of Dolly, the first cloned animal, has warned that even small imbalances in a clone’s hormone, protein, or fat levels could bring its milk or meat into danger.
As part of its risk assessment on animal cloning, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) concluded that milk and meat from cloned animals and their offspring (后代)are as safe to eat as products from conventional animals. The FDA further announced that it would not require food products from cloned animals or their offspring to be labeled as such.
Consumer watchdog groups pointed out that the FDA’s analysis was based on limited data supplied mainly from the cloning companies themselves. In addition, while food safety is an obvious concern of consumers, it is not the only issue that makes people uncomfortable with animal cloning. For example, surveys indicate that 63 percent of consumers would not buy food from cloned animals even if it were labeled as “safe”. Concerns about the morality of cloning, as well as concerns for animal welfare, lead a big majority of people to oppose cloning animals for 
food. However, these issues were not considered by the FDA. Without labels to identify cloned foods, consumers who oppose animal cloning would be forced to make purchases against their p
rinciples without knowing. Consumers have a right to know how their food is produced so they can make informed decisions about what they buy and what they feed their families.
1.What is Ian Wilmut’s attitude towards food products from cloned animals?
A. Approving. B. Cautious.
C. Uncertain. D. Indifferent.
2.What does the underlined word “such” in Paragraph 2 refer to ?
A. Safe. B. Expensive
C. Unsafe D. Conventional.
3.We can learn from the last paragraph that _____.
A. consumers didn’t believe what the FDA said
B. the FDA took consumers’ concerns seriously
C. consumers were well-informed about the safety of food
D. the FDA forced consumers to buy things they didn’t want
4.What is the main idea of the text?
A. Concerns for animal welfare.
B. The problems with animal cloning.
C. Why people are uncomfortable with animal cloning.
D. Concerns about the food products from cloned animals.
As the weather cools across the United States, a growing number of Americans visit farms. They harvest apples, enjoy hay wagon rides and walk in the fields. These people are called agri-tourists. They improve the economy of rural areas and help local farmers increase their profits. It is reported that Americnas spent more than $700 million on the agri-tourism activity in the United States last year.
On Mike Dunn’s farm, school children are laughing and playing. They come to have a hands-on experience of what it’s like to be on a farm. In a corn field maze, the corn is cut into tricky passageways that make it hard to find a way out. Their teacher says they come around once a year.
When Mike Dunn opened the family farm to agri-touists, he had only a corn maze, a pumpkin field and hay wagon rides. The number of visitors to his farm doubles every year and there are 250 people at weekends on average. He says so many people visited that he soon increased the number of activities in which people can take part. The agri-tourism earnings might be 30 percent of the entire farm income. He hopes he will make a larger profit form visitors than from farming someday.
In Loudoun County, Virginia, there are farms where grapes are grown for use in making wine. Many of the farms let people visit and drink the wine that is make there . Malcolm Baldwin owns a vineyard in Loudoun County. Last year, he began letting people get married on his farm. The wedding business attracts an increasing number of people. It’s the best choice for the young couple to spend the big day. They can also stay overnight. Mr Baldwin says the money he makes from these activities lets him keep his small farm operating.
1.What can we learn about the agri-tourism activity in America?
A. It is available throughout the year.
B. It is for Americans to help farmers grow crops.
C. It brings a lot of trouble to the local environment.
D. It has a good effect on the development of rural areas.
2.Why did Mike Dunn add more activities for agri-tourism?
A. because he earned little money from farming.
B. Because people were losing interest in previous activities.
C. Because more and more tourists visited his farm.
D. Because agri-tourism was the only source of his income.
3.What’s the most attractive activity in Mr. Baldwin’s vineyard?
A. Making wine. B. Tasting wine.
C. Sleeping for the night. D. Holding wedding ceremonies.
4.What’s the best title for the text?
A. The new way for Americans to travel
B. How to make money from agri-tourism
C. Agri-tourism is popular with Americans.
D. Go to the family farms to enjoy yourself.
The 15th Antarctica Marathon&Half Marathon is scheduled for March 9, 2015. While exploring this most unspoiled corner of the planet, you will come face-to –face with Antarctic beauties such as icebergs, penguins, seals and whales.
Departure from the U.S. is scheduled for late February with overnight flights to Buenos Aires for a three-night stay in Argentina’s capital from March 2 to 5. The Plaza Hotel Buenos Aires will host our guests and the welcome reception. Race check-in and an introduction of the regulations on this event take place on the same evening.
Due to the incredible popularity of this event, we are already sold out for 2015 and 2016. we are still accepting deposits for the waiting list for 2015 and 2016 and confirming space for 2017 . A completed booking form and a deposit of $300 per person must be mailed to request bookings.
Marathon Tours & Travel, the event organizer, together with One Ocean Expeditions, will provide the guidelines for runners and accompanying friends for this journey to the end of the Earth.
The course on King George Island, located off the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, has marked gravel roads that connect the scientific research bases of Uruguay, Chile, China and Russia. To leave behind zero impact on the environment in this sensitive ecosystem, we will have at most 100 passengers on land for the event at any one time. We guarantee that you will have a most challenging running experience as well as an experience of a lifetime .
1.Race check-in will take place on the evening of ____.
A. March 2. B. March 3
C. March 4 D. March 5
2.If you want to book space for the 2017 event, you have to _____.
A. just complete a form
B. pay a deposit
C. send an email to make a booking
D. be on the waiting list for 2015 and 2016.
3.The number of passengers on land is limited to _____.
A. protect the ecosystem
B. ensure the safety of passengers.
C. let passengers have a special experience
D. meet the demands of the scientific research bases.
The teachers are preparing their classrooms for the start of classes. As their principal, I was energized by their enthusiasm. Everywhere I went, I asked the same question, “How are you doing?” And everywhere I went, I received the same answer, “just fine.”
There was only one person whom I didn’t quite believe. It was her first year of teaching. Her classroom was inviting. She seemed well-prepared. On the outside everything seemed just fine, but there was something in her eyes that mad me ask that question again and again.
Then came Wednesday. “How are you doing?” I asked. “Mr. Boyce, I think I’m going to make it,” she said. The office was full of teachers and noise, but the voices became quiet as the young teacher continued.
“Monday night, after our open house (开放参观日)，I just didn’t think I could do it. There were so many parents and children, and I felt under great pressure. When I told my family I didn’t think I could do it , they said I had to try.
“The next morning school started. I thought I was ready, but there were so many of them and their needs were so different. I just didn’t know how I could manage.
“I said to my parents if I had fewer kids I could handle it. So they asked me which children I would get rid of. But I couldn’t decide. I’d only had them for one day, but I couldn’t think of a single child I could do without. They’re mine. I can’t do without any of them. I don’t know how, but I’m just going to do the best I can and I really think I’m going to make it. “
There wasn’t a dry eye in the office when I replied, “I think you are, too.”
1.Why did the principal ask the new teacher the same question repeatedly?
A. She used to lie to others.
B. He just wanted to show his authority.
C. she was not as enthusiastic as other teachers.
D. He could tell from her eyes that she wasn’t well-prepared.
2.What was her family’s advice for the new teacher?
A. To give up B. To have her own kids.
C. To make an attempt D. To kick out the naughty kids.
3.It can be inferred that the new teacher____.
A. was not good at teaching.
B. liked her job to be a challenge
C. loved each of her students
D. didn’t have much confidence in herself.
4.What was other teachers’ response to the new teacher’s words?
A. Doubtful B. Absent-minded.
C. Tired and sleepy D. Deeply affected.
