Alex: Excuse me, I’m a journalist and I want to get some information about Typhoon Goni. As a survivor who has experienced it, could you tell me something about it?
Bill: It was 1. awful disaster that left a lot of people dead or missing. In addition, it also led to many other 2. (terrify) disasters, such as floods an
d landslides (山崩). In the hard-hit mountain province of Benguet, landslides 3. (cause) by the typhoon killed at least 12 people by the time resc
uers arrived, including four gold miners
Alex: What were the miners doing when the landslides happened?
Bill: They were sleeping 4. a huge chunk(大块) of the mountain came down and buried their work sites. Rescuers have been searching for any 5. (possible) of survivors, and are still looking for survivors now. 6.(hopeful) the news will be good.
Alex: What damages has the typhoon caused to other areas?
Bill: Actually, someone told me that three people 7. (lose) their lives elsewhere in the north.
Alex: How many houses have been damaged during the typhoon?
Bill: 8. all, nearly 1,000 houses were damaged and more than 32,000 people abandoned their homes and moved to safe areas.
Alex: As you have said, Typhoon Goni is very violent.
Bill: Yes. It is another violent typhoon 9. (hit) the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan in November 2013, 10. left many people dead or missing.
Ben Underwood was a normal teenage boy. He ______ playing basketball, riding his bicycle and playing video games. But in one way, Ben was ______ to most other teenagers --- he was blind. ______ , Ben had a special talent. He didn’t have any eyes, but he could ______ see.
Ben was born in 1992, and he was a happy and healthy baby. However, when he was two years old, his life ______ . Ben had cancer and he had to have an operation(手术). The operation was ______ , and Ben was fine. However, the doctors had to remove(移除) his eyes and Ben became _______
After his operation, Ben ______ a special talent. When he was three, he learned how to “see” building with his ______ . He listened very carefully, and he could ______ noises bounce off (反弹) buildings. The noises told him where the _______were. Then, when Ben was seven, he _______ to “click(发出咔哒声)”. He made clicking noises with his mouth, and listened for ______ that bounced back from things. In this way, Ben could “see” where he was ans what was around him. This is the same ______ in which dolphins(海豚) see things under water.
Scientists and doctors were ______ Ben’s talent. There are only a few blind people in the world who can ______like Ben. He became ______. He was on TV, and he traveled to different countries and talked to people about his life. ______, when Ben was 16, his cancer came back. He died soon after. However, during Ben’s life, he ______ people that anything is possible. Many people admired him because he encouraged them and helped them feel ________ . When he died in 2009, over 2,000 people went to his funeral (葬礼).
1.A. stopped B. loved C. avoided D. suggested
2.A. different B. polite C. close D. kind
3.A. Instead B. Besides C. However D. Then
4.A. still B. just C. soon D. ever
5.A. started B. improved C. continued D. changed
6.A. simple B. cheap C. successful D. dangerous
7.A. blind B. free C. angry D. lucky[
8.A. used B. developed C. knew D. discovered
9.A. eyes B. hands C. ears D. feet
10.A. make B. hear C. watch D. help
11.A. teenagers B. dolphins C. doctors D. buildings
12.A. learned B. failed C. remembered D. decided
13.A. voices B. noises C. songs D. shouts
14.A. time B. study C. way D. problem
15.A. worried about B. experienced in C. annoyed by D. amazed at
16.A. talk B. see C. finish D. understand
17.A. tired B. serious C. nervous D. famous
18.A. Sadly B. Quietly C. Carelessly D. Immediately
19.A. promised B. advised C. taught D. warned
20.A. comfortable B. strong C. popular D. happy
Whether you' re a child, teenager, young adult or are middle-aged, respect for your parents is an important value. Your parents are the people who raised you, devoting time, energy and money to your development. 1. No matter your age, there are 5 ways to show respect.
● Respect their belongings.
One important way to show respect is to show regard for the things important to your parents. For younger children, this may mean not touching jewelry or other valuable things. For grown children, respect may mean returning a borrowed tool in good condition and on time. Lack of respect for a parent's belongings is a violation(违反，侵害) of personal boundaries(边界，界限). 2. And never borrow things without asking first.
● Punctuality .
3. Therefore, always be on time. For teenagers, showing up on time means coming home by curfew（宵禁）. Adult children should show up on time for family dinners or events, or to pick a parent up for a medical appointment. Call if you're going to be late because parents worry about children, no matter their age.
●4.
Remembering birthdays, anniversaries and other special days is a sign that you honor your parents. Make plans to take them to lunch or dinner or bake a cake or cookies. Most parents don't expect expensive gifts, but a handmade gift is always appreciated .A phone call from a grown child who lives too far for a visit is a welcome sign of respect.
● Be kind.
Kind words and affection are simple ways to show respect. Tell your parents you love them. Listen and allow your parents to speak without interruption. Show a sincere interest in what your parents have to say. Be patient with your parents and don't rush them. Never talk back or be rude or disrespectful. Acknowledge your parents' achievements. 5.
A. Don't take advantage of your parents' kindness and generosity.
B. Be a good listener.
C. Lateness indicates a lack of respect.
D. Treat your parents the way you would like to be treated.
E. Being respectful helps build positive relationships with others.
F. And they love you unconditionally throughout your life.
G.Celebrate with them.
With all the snow and bitter cold we’ve had this winter, it’s hard to imagine jumping into a large body of water. But not far away, there are plenty of warm places where you can not only splash but swim.
Snorkel the Philippines On the other side of the world, there are some amazing hidden destinations in the Pacific Ocean that offer diving and swimming. The Coral Triangle is named for its vast variety of corals(珊瑚), some 600 different species. And, according to the World Wildlife Fund, the area is home to six of the seven world marine turtle species and more than 2,000 species of fish. |
Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire Often referred to as a diver’s paradise(天堂), Bonaire has an average forecast of 82 degrees and sunny year-round. Bonaire is known for “shore diving”, which means you can walk into the water and off you go. There are more than 50 easily accessible dive sites along the west coast. The natural reefs(礁) are full of more than 400 colorful species of fish, sea turtles and coral, as well as several shipwrecks (nowhere else to be seen). |
Plunge the Depths of Palau Also in the Western Pacific is the remote island of Palau, an island country also nicknamed “Rainbow’s End” because it’s so far away. You have to fly from Asian areas, like Thailand, India, Vietnam, but it’s worth it. In Palau, divers will find drop-offs, shallow reefs and channels beneath the sea. Reef walls in Palau team with marine life, schools of fish, old growth coral gardens and hidden marine lakes. |
Greg Deaver Talking of Mexico, the island of Cozumel is a premier warm-weather diving site, with the second largest reef system in the world. It’s Mexico’s largest Caribbean island, largest permanently inhabited island, and Mexico’s third-largest island, and its people mainly live in the town of San Miguel. Easy to reach by plane from the US, Cozumel is known for its massive underwater walls and “drift diving”. In Cozumel, you’ll find a vast number of fish, corals, sponges, nurse sharks, big stingrays, hawks bill turtles and lots of macro life within its clear blue and very warm waters. |
1.What do the four places have in common according to the passage?
A. They own the largest reef systems.
B. They are good diving spots in winter.
C. They all provide you with shipwrecks.
D. They are all difficult to reach.
2.Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. If you want to go to Plunge the Depths of Palau, you can take a flight from Vietnam.
B. Snorkel the Philippines is disliked by the world because of its location.
C. Buddy Dive Resort Bonaire is the only place where you can see corals.
D. Greg Deaver is the coolest one among the four places.
3.It can be learned from the passage that ______________.
A. Cozumel is a small country in the Atlantic
B. Cozumel is famous for the town San Miguel
C. Cozumel is a close neighbor to Mexico
D. Cozumel is located in North America
I’m sure you know the song “Happy Birthday”. But do you know who wrote the song and for whom it was written?
The retired professor, Archibald A. Hill in Lousciville, USA could tell us the story. Ninety-seven years ago, two of Mr. Archibald Hill’s aunts, Miss Patty Hill and Miss Mildred Hill were asked to write some songs for a book called “Song Storied for the Sunday Morning”. Miss Patty Hill and Miss Mildred Hill were both kindergarten teachers then. They loved children very much and wrote many beautiful songs for the book. One of them was the famous “Good Morning to You.” The song said, “Good morning to you, good morning to you, dear children, good morning to all.” This song was very popular at that time among kindergarten children. But not many grown-ups knew it. A few years later little Archibald was born. As his aunt, Miss Patty Hill sang the song “Happy Birthday” to the melody(曲调) of “Good Morning to you” to her little nephew(侄子). She sang the song like this: Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear Archie! Happy birthday to you!
Miss Patty Hill and her sister had never expected that this song would become so popular, but it really did. People all over the world like the song because of its simplicity in tune and friendliness in words.
1.Archibald.A.Hill was _______.
A. English B. Russian
C. American D. Australian
2.Professor Archibald A. Hill was Miss Mildred Hill’s ______.
A. son B. nephew
C. brother D. student
3.The song “Happy Birthday” has a history of _______ years.
A. 97 B. more than 90
C. about 90 D. less than 90
4.The sentence “it really did” means _______.
A. Yes, but the song didn’t become popular
B. Their wish would really come true
C. People all over the world like to listen to the song
D. The song really became popular
Learners of English, especially self-taught learners may have trouble in understanding speeches by native speakers. The following ways might help improve their listening ability.
First of all, do things step by step. It is not good to listen to something beyond your level. Better choose a suitable course and start with the first book. Go on to the second book only after you are sure you understand the first one.
Secondly, stick to one course of study. Don’t change books often. Never let your attention be attracted by another course just because it seems to be more “fashionable”.
Thirdly, listen to the English news program over the radio from time to time. Better go through the news stories in the Chinese-language newspaper first. That will make it easy for you to understand the English news on the radio.Fourthly, if you have time, listen to some interesting stories in some special English programs, such as VOA. or other listening materials of the same level as that of your textbook.
1.This is a piece of advice to learners of English on how to______.
A. write better English and read faster B. read fast
C. improve their listening ability D. speak correctly
2.If you want to understand the English news program on the radio, you should________.
A. read the Chinese language newspaper step by step
B. go through the Chinese language newspaper first
C. read again and again the Chinese language newspaper
D. be able to recite the Chinese lan
guage newspaper
3.The author advised that once you have taken up a course, you _______.
A. should take up other courses if they are more fashionable
B. should begin with the last book
C. should stick to it.
D. shouldn’t do anything else
4.In this passage, VOA stands for_______.
A. a radio station B. a magazine
C. a text-book D. a book
