I borrowed 1.story book from the library the other day and took it home. One evening, having finished supper, I went back to my room and started to read the book that I2.(borrow). I was so 3.(absorb) that I knocked the coffee cup over 4.accident, pouring the coffee onto the book. Wet through and colored brown, the book turned out to be a 5. (terribly) mess at once. Of course, I couldn’t return the dirty book and the loss should be covered. The next day, I went to the6.(big) bookstore in my city, 7.there were various kinds of books. I finally found several 8.(copy) of the same book and bought 9.. When I returned the new story book and explained the reason, the librarian accepted the book and praised me for my honesty and10. (responsible).
Does meeting new people make you nervous? If so, you are not alone. But making a good first impression isn’t as hard as you might think. It just involves a few simple choices.
Look your best
1.But you don’t need to look like a model to make a good impression. You just need to take care of yourself. Make sure your clothing is clean, not wrinkled and appropriate for the situation. 2.
Stand tall
The way you stand, sit and move tells others a lot about you. Standing up straight makes you look and feel confident. When you approach someone, make eye contact and smile to show you’re friendly and interested.3.
Speak up
Speak loudly and clearly enough so that people don’t have to struggle to hear you. If you don’t know what to say, ask questions. 4.When people are talking, pay attention to what they’re saying rather than planning what you’ll say next. And if you’re not sure what they mean, ask!
Value people
Most importantly, show people you care. Your concerns for them will be obvious if you smile and listen carefully. 5.Don’t keep them waiting. Everyone you meet is important. So make eye contact, smile and greet them. They’ll appreciate it and others may be watching.
A. And remember, you are important, too.
B. Respect other people’s time, too.
C. Most people enjoy talking about themselves.
D. Then greet them with a firm handshake.
E. One survey said blue and black are best for job interview.
F. Obviously your appearance influences people’s impression of you.
G. Don’t forget little things like brushing your teeth.
Everyone needs friends. There is an old saying, "Friends are God's way of taking care of us." But how do you find real friendship and keep it?
The American writer Sally Seamans tells young students some smart ways to find friends. Sally says finding friendship is just like planting a tree. You plant the seed (种子) and take care of it to make it grow.
First, you should choose a friend. What makes a good friend? It is not because a person has money or good looks. A good friend should be kind and patient. For example, if you have a bad day, a good friend should listen to your complaints and do his or her best to help. To make a friend, you cannot be too shy. You should make each other happy and share your lives.
But things cannot always be happy. Even the best friends have fights(吵架). What should you do when you have a fight with your friend? You have to talk to him or her. When there is no one around, have an honest talk. If he or she doesn't want to talk, you could write a letter. There are three steps to being friends again:
Tell him or her how you are feeling, say what your friend has done wrong, and explain why you did this or that. Remember that friendship is the most important thing in your life.
1.Sally wants to tell students the ways to ________.
A. plant trees B. find friends
C. get happy D. keep fit
2.According to the text, you can ________ your friend after a fight.
A. buy a present for B. never say a word to
C. have dinner with D. write a letter to
3.What makes good friends? A good friend should ________.
A. be lovely and cool B. be kind and patient
C. have lots of money D. have good looks
4.What is the best title (标题) of the text?
A. The good friends around you B. Teenagers and friendship
C. The trouble of growing up D. The care and keeping of friends
Think about the different ways that people use the wind. You can use it to fly a kite or to sail a boat. Wind is one of our cleanest and richest power sources, as well as one of the oldest. Evidence shows that windmills(风车) began to be used in ancient Iran back in the 7th century BC. They were first introduced to Europe during the 1100s, when armies returned from the Middle East with knowledge of using wind power.
For many centuries, people used windmills to grind(磨碎) wheat into flour or pump water from deep underground. When electricity was discovered in the late 1800s, people living in remote(偏远的) areas began to use them to produce electricity. This allowed them to have electric lights and radio. However, by the 1940s when electricity was available(可利用的) to people in almost all areas of the United States, windmills were seldom used.
During the 1970s, people started becoming concerned about the pollution that is created when coal and gas are burned to produce electricity. People also realized that the supply of coal and gas would not last forever. Then, wind was rediscovered, though it means higher costs. Today, there is a global movement to supply more and more of our electricity through the use of wind.
1.From the text we know that windmills__________.
A. were invented by European armies
B. used to supply power to radio in remote areas
C. have a history of more than 2,800 years
D. have rarely been used since electricity was discovered
2.What was a new use for wind power in the late 19th century?
A. Producing electricity. B. Sailing a boat.
C. Grinding wheat into flour. D. Pumping water from ground.
3.One of the reasons wind was rediscovered in the 1970s is that______.
A. the supply of coal and gas failed to meet needs
B. it is one of the oldest power sources
C. it was cheaper to create energy from wind
D. wind power is cleaner
4.The passage is mainly about______________.
A. the global pollution from burning coal and gas
B. the worldwide movement to save energy
C. the history of using wind power
D. the advantages of windmills
That woman carried a new blanket (毛毯) over her arm. Wordlessly, she gave it to me.
“Is it finished?” I asked.
She shook her head. “No. It is ready,” she replied. I handed her the money and took the blanket.
“It is beautiful, so skillfully woven (编织),” I said to my mother. “But what did she mean when she said it was not finished? How can it be ready if it is not finished?”
“I will tell you later,” my mother said, “but first I will take you to the Navajo(纳瓦霍) village.”
We went down to the village. A group of young men were making sand pictures. We walked through the whole village, watching the different things the people were doing.
It was not until that evening that my mother finally explained the Navajo woman's words.
“Did you notice anything about the things the people were making?” my mother asked.
“What should I have noticed?” I looked at her and asked.
“Each thing the Navajo make has one small part that is not complete. The designs in their sand pictures are often not perfectly done, for example —the line of a circle may not quite close. If you look carefully at your blanket, you will probably find a stitch (一针) missing.”
I took the blanket off, but it looked as perfect as any design could be. Then suddenly, I noticed that sure enough a stitch was missing!
“But why do the Navajo intentionally leave some tiny part unfinished?” I asked.
“They believe that when anything is completed or finished, it means the end has come — it will not be perfect until then. Then too, with a circle, they believe that they must leave a pathway for the bad spirits to run away and the good spirits to come in. So, often, they do not make the line close.”
1.The blanket the author received _____.
A. was poorly woven B. made her think a lot
C. cost her a lot of money D. was finished, but not ready
2.Why was the author shown around the village?
A. To buy more things made by the Navajo.
B. To make friends with some of the Navajo.
C. To have a deeper understanding of the Navajo.
D. To look for the woman who sold her the blanket.
3.Which of the following may the Navajo believe?
A. A stitch in time is very important. B. Life only becomes perfect when you die.
C. He who makes no mistake is a perfect man. D. You must always try to make your life complete.
4.What's the main idea of the text?
A. The Navajo are good at making things.
B. The Navajo are brave and hard-working.
C. A blanket tells a lot about the Navajo culture.
D. Skills are needed to do business with the Navajo.
假如你是李华,某培训中心准备组织你校学生出国参加英语夏令营(English Summer Camp) ,夏令营活动安排如下:英国文化夏令营(The UK Culture Summer Camp),美国语言夏令营(America Language Summer Camp)。 写一封申请信给该培训中心,报名参加其中的一个夏令营。信的内容必须包括:
1. 你感兴趣的夏令营。
2. 为什么想参加这个活动。
3. 对这项活动有怎样的打算和期待。
注意:
1. 词数100左右。
2. 信的开头和结尾已给出,不计入总词数。
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am very glad that the English Summer Camp will be held to help us improve English and learn more about English culture.
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Yours truly,
Li Hua