Charlotte Heffelmire was home in Vienna,Va.,for Thanksgiving break from the Air Force Academy when she saw that her father had gotten stuck under the pickup truck he'd been working on.
"I was on my back,face up,and I was trying to get some brake lines when apparently the jack（千斤顶）slipped and fell down on me,"her dad,Eric Heffelmire,told WUSA9.Gasoline spilled（溢出）and caught fire,and he knew he was in trouble."I thought they 'd be pulling out a dead body later in the evening."
After his struggling for 10 minutes,his barefoot teenage daughter came running into the garage."I felt the weight shift,and I said,'You almost got it.'and then it was just UGHHHRRR,and suddenly I'm pulled out,"Eric told NBC4.
Even Charlotte,120 pounds and 5-foot-6,isn't sure where her power came from."It was some crazy strength,"she told WUSA9.
Realizing the burning truck could set her house on fire at any moment,Charlotte jumped into the truck and drove it out of the garage."I didn't want the entire house to explode with the truck,so I started the truck,put it in four-wheel drive,and managed to drive it with three wheels,"she said.
Then she went inside the house to grab her baby sister and got her grandmother out of the house too."I just did what I had to do,so I don't feel like a big hero or anything,"Charlotte said.Her local fire department,Fairfax County Fire and Rescue,felt differently,awarding her the Citizen Lifesaving Award.
1.What did Eric Heffelmire do after he got stuck under the truck?
A. He put out the fire. B. He tried to get out.
C. He shouted for help. D. He waited for his death.
2.Why was Charlotte awarded by the local fire department?
A. Because she remained low-key.
B. Because she was a lifesaving hero.
C. Because she did what they should do.
D. Because she had some crazy strength.
3.Which of the following words can best describe Charlotte?
A. Brave and powerful. B. Determined and patient.
C. Energetic and outgoing. D. Considerate and cautious.
Enjoying a musical performance no longer requires a costly ticket or a trip to a theater.These days,musicians are performing in private homes,at haircutting shops,at airports...even on ferry boats.
Musicians like house concerts.At music clubs,they often have to perform over loud conversation or deal with people who have had too much alcohol.People at house concerts are more focused on listening to the music.
Just a few hours before the Bombadils started singing at the O' Hair Salon,Lindsay was cutting hair and Tamera was doing facials.Then,they moved chairs and microphones to create a small performance space.The Bombadils made music in the front part of the hair salon,near the hair dryers and make-up table.
"This is our first show at a hair salon,"Sarah Frank of the Bombadils told concertgoers at last week's performance.Frank said she and band members Luke Fraser and Kaitlyn Raitz had a great time "interacting" with the audience.
Concerts in people's homes,or small businesses such as O' Hair's,are becoming more popular,musicians say. "There is a more relaxed atmosphere,"said Domenic Cicala,a musician who opened up his O' Hair Salon to concerts. "People really get to know the artists."
At house concerts,people get time before and after concerts to meet the performers.Often,the hosts or guests will provide food and drink.
"People really like listening to music in the living room of a friend,"said Matt Hart,with Aubrey Zoli making up Local Strangers,a folk-rock group based in Seattle.At many such concerts,the musicians do not need microphones. Yet,every word of their songs can be heard.
1.Why do musicians like house concerts?
A. Because private homes are easier to get to.
B. Because people pay more attention to their music.
C. Because they can do other things while performing.
D. Because they don't have to bring their microphones.
2.What impressed Sarah Frank most at her last week's performance?
A. The small performance space. B. Her first show at a hair salon.
C. Their "interacting" with the audience. D. The more relaxed atmosphere.
3.How many music groups are mentioned in the text?
A. One. B. Two.
C. Three. D. Four.
4.What may be the best title for the text?
A. Musicians struggle to make a living
B. People really get to know the artists
C. Musicians find new places to perform
D. Concertgoers won't go to music clubs
Teens Spring Events at San Francisco Public Library
GREAT TEEN BOOK SWAP
Sunday,March 19,2017-2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
FREE hook!Just leave us a review.
Here's how it works: Every Thursday,the librarian will bring out several books and allow teens the chance to look through them for one that you'd like to keep.You will,in turn,swap us a review of the book by the end of the month.
For ages 12-18.
For more information,contact Dorcas at dorcas.wong@sfpl.org.
THE MIX BOOK CLUB!
Sunday,March 19,2017-4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Teens aged 13-18 are welcome to The Mix at SFPL Book Club!We read a different book each month that you help choose.This month we're reading The Sun is Also A Star,by Nicola Yoon.New members and drop-ins are always welcome!
For more information,please e-mail catherine.cormier@sfpl.org or call (415)557-4404.
THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY BY HENRY JAMES
Sunday,March 19,2017-6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Please join Chinatown's World Literature Book Club for an enjoyable discussion of The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James.This famous novel follows the young,free-spirited heiress,Isabel Archer,as she travels from New York to Europe.
CARTOONING & GRAPHIC NOVEL WORKSHOP
Saturday,March 25,2017-2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Join teaching artist and cartoonist Aaron Southerland for a cartooning and graphic novel workshop.Students will learn to create their very own cartoon and comic characters through advanced drawing techniques.
This is a Reading,Writing & Poetry program from SFPL.We love reading/sharing/creating words.
1.What will teens have to do at GREAT TEEN BOOK SWAP?
A. Exchange a book of their own.
B. Look through some books they keep.
C. Share a review of the book they choose.
D. Contact Dorcas at dorcas.wong@sfpl.org.
2.What can we infer about THE MIX BOOK CLUB?
A. This event takes place 12 times a year.
B. Only those who book seats are welcome.
C. Writers read their books to participants.
D. Nicola Yoon,a writer,will help choose books.
3.What will happen at Chinatown's World Literature Book Club?
A. Drawing contests. B. Writing.
C. Character creating. D. Discussion.
4.What is mentioned in each event?
A. Teens' ages. B. Names of the books to be read.
C. Book reviews. D. Opening and closing hours.
一个学期就要结束了，寒假即将来临，请根据所给的信息，以“Tips for the winter holiday”为题目写一篇学生如何过好寒假的小短文。内容可以包括以下：
1．stay at home 2．watch Tv 3．do your homework 4．help parents
5．celebrate the Spring Festival 6. take part in some social activities.
(词数：100个左右。)
请从所给出的10个单词中选出恰当的词填入空白处，使短文通顺。每空一词，不得重复。
sorry will looked both we but drinking much idea run
One afternoon Jack and Sarah were1.tea at home when Jack asked her to go out for a walk. “That is a great2., Jack. Shall we go to the park?” said Sarah, “Should we take an umbrella? It might rain.” “I don’t think it is necessary, Sarah. The radio says there 3. be no rain,” Jack said.
On their way to the park, Sarah noticed that the clouds 4.very dark. Sarah was worried that it would rain, 5.they didn’t have an umbrella. When they arrived at the park, the clouds were6.bigger. Soon it began to rain and Sarah was very sorry she didn’t have an umbrella.
“come on! Let’s7.home!” shouted Jack. When they got home, they were8.wet. “I think 9. should have taken an umbrella,” said Sarah. “I’m so10.. Next time you shouldn’t listen to me. Just take an umbrella,” Jack said.
To: Jenny@ comp mail．ca From: Li-Ming@ yahoo, com
Subject: Autumn! Date: 29 /09 8: 02 PM
Hello, Jenny!
I love autumn! Mid-autumn Festival is this week． We will watch the moon tonight, and look for Chang’e and Wu Gang． My mother bought moon cakes, and I have eaten many of them!
National Day is also in the autumn, on October 1． My mother and father will not have to work for three days! We will do many things together, I like going to the National Day celebration（庆祝）．
The best thing in autumn is my birthday; I will be fifteen years old．
Good-bye!
Li Ming
To: Li-Ming@ yahoo．com From: Jenny@ comp mail．ca
Subject: Thanksgiving Date: 29/09 9:12 PM
Dear Li Ming,
Thank you for your e-mail! I love autumn, too． In Canada, we have an autumn holiday called Thanksgiving． Families always celebrate Thanksgiving together． I will go to my grandmother and grandfather’s house． My uncles, aunts and their children will be there, too．
Canadian Thanksgiving is in early October． In the U．S．, they celebrate Thanks-giving in late November．
Have a good time on your birthday, Li Ming! On my birthday, I have a cake with candles． Everyone sings ‘Happy Birthday’． Then I blow out the candles! Will you have cake on your birthday? Your friend ,
Jenny
1.Americans celebrate Thanksgiving __ later than Canadians．
A. one month B. less than two months C. two months D. more than two months
2.What do Canadians usually do in Thanksgiving?
A. Eat cakes． B. Stay together． C. Watch the moon． D. Sing the song．
3.What must Li Ming and Jenny use when they wrote to each other?
A. Pens． B. Paper． C. Computers． D. Telephones．
