A young painter just completed his course from his teacher. The painter decided to check his own ______, so he put his best painting at a busy crossroad. And just down below a board read. “Gentlemen, I’ve painted this piece. Since I’m ______ to painting, please put a cross (叉) wherever you see a ______ in my painting.”
____ he came back in the evening to collect it, he was shocked. The whole painting was filled with ______. The young painter ran to his teacher’s place and burst into tears. He ______ told his teacher about what had ______ and showed him the painting. This young painter cried. “I’m ______ and I could not become a painter at all. I fed like ______.”
His teacher smiled and suggested, “I’ll prove that you are a great ______.” The young painter couldn’t believe it and said, “I’ve lost ______ and I don’t think I’m good enough. Don’t ______ me.”
“Do as I say without asking ______. Just paint the same painting once again and give it to me. It will work,” his teacher persuaded (劝服) him. The young painter finally ______ and two days later, he painted the same painting once again and ______ it to his teacher.
“Come with me,” his teacher said. They reached the same street-crossing and put the same painting there. His teacher took out another ______ which read. “Gentlemen. I’ve painted this piece. Since I’m new to painting, there might be some disadvantages in my painting. I’ve put a box with ______ and brushes (画笔) just below. Please do me a favor. If you see a disadvantage, kindly pick up the brush and ______ it.” They both visited the place in the evening. The young painter was ______ to see there was not a single corection done!
It is easy to criticize (批评), but difficult to help others ______.
1.A. skills B. situations C. chance D. income
2.A. close B. new C. similar D. important
3.A. word B. person C. rainbow D. disadvantage
4.A. Because B. If C. When D. How
5.A. ways B. lines C. spots D. crosses
6.A. fearfully B. nervously C. sadly D. shyly
7.A. happened B. changed C. broken D. developed
8.A. selfish B. useless C. careless D. sick
9.A. dying B. sleeping C. drawing D. working
10.A. teacher B. painter C. reporter D. singer
11.A. experience B. attitude C. interest D. confidence
12.A. invite B. choose C. comfort D. catch
13.A. times B. classmates C. rights D. questions
14.A. stopped B. failed C. agreed D. forgot
15.A. showed B. lent C. introduced D. sold
16.A. letter B. board C. painting D. picture
17.A. pens B. colors C. rulers D. stickers
18.A. correct B. clean C. cover D. prove
19.A. amused B. embarrassed C. worried D. surprised
20.A. spell B. understand C. improve D. challenge
You may hear about earthquakes, but do you know what to do before, during and after an earthquake? Here is some advice for you:
Before an earthquake
1.
All family members should know how to turn off gas, water and electricity and know useful telephone numbers (doctor, hospital, police, 119, etc.). Never put heavy things over beds.
During an earthquake
It’s important for each of you to stay calm. If you are indoors, quickly move to a safe place in the room such as under a strong desk or a strong table.2. Stay away from windows, large mirrors, heavy furniture and so on. If you are cooking, turn off the gas.3. Move away from buildings, bridges and trees.
After an earthquake
4. It’s better to wait and leave when it is safe.
Check around you and help the people who are in trouble. If your building is badly broken, you should leave it.5. If you can do it safely, turn off the gas. Then report it to the gas company.
A. It’s necessary to prepare yourself and your family.
B. But earthquakes almost never kill people directly.
C. Earthquake is one of the most severe natural disasters.
D. The purpose is to protect yourself from falling objects.
E. If you arc outdoors, move to an open area like a playground.
F. Once the shaking has stopped, DO NOT run out of the building at once.
G. If you smell or hear a gas, get everyone outside and open windows and doors.
“The car of tomorrow” runs one of the most famous businesses in advertising. People used to believe that science would promise a future of endless spare time and very cheap electricity. Nowadays the scientists’ predictions are a great deal less optimistic: a world challenged by climate change and decreasing resources.
In fact, “the car of the future” is just a symbol of hope. Carbon emis-Investment in new technology to maximize efficiency (效率) and minimize environmental damage is not only cleaning up the automobile producers’ act but is also setting an example to other industries.
It’s said that most cars of today run at about 15 per cent efficiency, which does highlight the potential (突显潜力) for improvement. Get it right, and we could continue to enjoy the freedom that comes with owning a car, without the worries.
Of course, many advances have already been made. There’s evidence that the buying public is eager to switch to cleaner, greener cars. And with petrol prices increasing there is no doubt that economical, efficient engines are going to be in ever greater demand.
The good news is that we can all drive “the car of tomorrow” today, without having to worry about the purchase cost. By choosing our holiday hire cars wisely we can cut down on our fuel costs and experience an eco-friendly drive whether or not we have already made the commitment back home. What’s more, we are caring for the beautiful places we love to holiday in. Hire a green car and you make a difference to the environment.
Designers will always enjoy catching our imagination with “concept cars” that look more like miniature spaceships than anything you see on the highway. Whether vehicles as radical (激进的) as these creations will eventually become family cars remains to be seen. But, for the moment, there’s no doubt at all what “the car of tomorrow” will be, and it’s here today: something familiar and friendly that does its job with considerably less trouble and much greater efficiency than the car of yesterday.
1.From the text the author wants to .
A. make a comparison B. introduce a new kind of car
C. make an advertisement D. change an old concept
2.One current worry about developing the car industry is that .
A. it provides less money
B. it’s not environmentally friendly
C. the competition is very fierce
D. the economic situation affects it a lot
3.It can be inferred from the fourth paragraph that .
A. fewer cars will be produced in the future
B. cleaner and greener cars are more expensive
C. cleaner and greener cars are in great need
D. no measures have been taken to improve car efficiency
4.What can we learn about “concept cars”？
A. It is doubtful that they will become family cars.
B. They’re considered as a result of imagination.
C. They’re of high efficiency and make less pollution.
D. They look like traditional cars on the highway.
No country in the world has more daily newspapers than the US. There are almost 2,000 of them, as compared with 180 in Japan, 164 in Argentina and 111 in Britain. The quality of some American papers is extremely high and their views are quoted all over the world. Famous dailies like the Washington Post or the New York Times have a powerful influence all over the country. However, they are not national newspapers in the sense that The Times is in Britain or Le Monde is in France, since each American city has its own daily newspaper. The best of these presents detailed description of national and international news, but many tend to limit themselves to state or city news.
Like the press in most other countries, American newspapers range from the “sensational” which feature crime and gossip (闲谈), to the “serious”, which focus on factual news and the analysis of world events. But with few exceptions, American newspapers try to entertain as well as give information, for they have to compete with the attraction of television.
Just as American newspapers satisfy all tastes, so do they also try to attract readers of all political parties. A few newspapers support extremist (极端主义的) groups on the far right and on the far left, but most daily newspapers try to attract middle-of-the-road Americans who are moderate (中立的). Many of these papers print columns by well-known journalists of different political and social views, in order to present a balanced picture.
As in other countries, American newspapers can be either responsible or irresponsible, but it is generally accepted that the American press serves its country well and that it has more than once courageously exposed political scandals (丑闻) or crimes, for instance, the Watergate Affair (水门事件). The newspapers drew the attention of the public to the horrors of the Vietnam War.
1.There are fewer national newspapers in .
A. the US than in Britain or France
B. France than in the US or Britain
C. Britain than in the US
D. France than in Britain
2.Why do most American newspapers try hard to entertain their readers?
A. Because they have to give factual news in an interesting way.
B. Because they have to keep up a good relation with them.
C. Because they have to write about crime and gossip.
D. Because they have to compete with television.
3.How do many American newspapers attract readers of different political preference?
A. By avoiding carrying articles about extremists.
B. By supporting extremist groups from time to time.
C. By printing articles representing different political viewpoints.
D. By inviting middle-of-the-road Americans to write articles for them.
4.The passage is mainly about .
A. the advantages and disadvantages of American newspapers
B. the characteristics of American newspapers
C. the development of American newspapers
D. the functions of American newspapers
Last week, about 600 teenagers in the US imagined a future changed by technology in which their lessons are taught by robots and they learn about celebrities and alien languages. They believe they will use jet packs, and hoverboards (旋转飞盘), as everyday transport.
All the participants (参加者) of the survey are teenagers born into the Internet age. The study is to show how the first cyber (与电脑有关的) generation dream about a future life created by advanced technology.
Most believe there will still be schools to go to, but that technology will play an increasingly important role in learning. The 600 teens surveyed think there will still be teachers, but 37 percent imagine them to be robots. Some 24 percent believe that teachers will still be human but they will have interchangeable microchips (微型芯片) so that one person can teach all subjects.
More than one in two believe hoverboarding will be popular, while one-third say that wearing rocket boots will be their favourite activity. Another third think jet packs will be popular. Nearly 30 percent think football and bike-riding will remain popular.
When it comes to the courses, they think future generations will be learning about robot building (63 percent), alien languages (47 percent), celebrities (26 percent) and R&B music (22 percent).
Children will wear virtual reality helmets (可视头盔) to bring lessons to life, say 40 percent, while over 20 percent believe they will not need lessons because microchips put in their head will send relevant (相关的) information into the brain.
Matt Whyman, adviser to the chief medical officer on youth issues at American Online, said, “The kids seem very aware of the liberating qualities of technology.”
1.The survey was made in order to know .
A. how the students will go to school
B. who is willing to attend the survey
C. what future life will be like in teens’ eyes
D. what the teenagers know about advanced technology
2.What can you infer from the passage?
A. The teenagers being surveyed have surfed the Internet.
B. 234 teens surveyed think teachers in the future will still be humans.
C. Their dreams about the school future will certainly come true.
D. In the US, robots have appeared in the classroom to give students lessons.
3.How many participants believe hoverboarding will be popular?
A. Less than 100. B. 180.
C. 200. D. Over 300.
4.The writer is when telling the results of the survey.
A. admiring B. objective
C. critical D. doubtful
English Classes for Free
Adults of all nationalities (国籍) are welcome to take our English classes. Our classes meet every day, Monday to Friday from 1 pm to 3 pm. Our classes are free because we are running a teacher training center and our teachers need students for teaching practice. Classes will cover grammar, vocabulary, conversations, reading and writing skills. Classes will begin on July 24th and will end on October 13th. All students must be 18 and over.
Table Tennis Lessons
If you love to play ping-pong and like to improve your game, welcome to Chicago Table Tennis Club all year around. We are the biggest club in Chicago with more than 100 members and students at all levels and ages. We can improve your ping-pong skills and within one class you will see the result. If you or your kids are interested, please feel free to call 317-287-9852.
Dance Classes Start Soon
Don’t worry if you have no dance experience. 90% of our students don’t. Our summer dance classes start you off at ground zero and build you up. The classes are for adults and are full of people in their 20’s and 30’s hoping to learn some moves, stay in shape, and meet cool people!
We have been in business for 5 years now, and have taught almost 2,000 students!
Summer Theatre Camp
Our Summer Theatre Camp educates young people aged 7〜14 in the theatre arts. The camp offers classes in speech, character-building, dance, reading and so on. Camp hours will be 8 am to 4 pm. The camp will provide theatre experience for only 45 campers. The campers will have to join in a contest and be chosen for the camp.
1.The English classes are free because .
A. students will do surveys for free
B. they hope to attract more people
C. they are supported by the government
D. their teachers need students for teaching practice
2.What do people need to do before joining in the Summer Theatre Camp?
A. Win a contest. B. Pass a speech test.
C. Attend an interview. D. Have acting experience.
3.If someone wants to take classes in this autumn, he/she will choose .
A. Table Tennis Lessons B. English Classes for Free
C. Dance Classes Start Soon D. Summer Theatre Camp
