Nobody should ever be turned away from a church.I've always said that and have believed it,but I had to put it in practice the other night.It was my birthday,and we had a party at church,upstairs in the hall.My son Tim's roommate Garth sang in a great band,the Rooks,and they played for us.They performed wonderfully.
Suddenly I noticed a man I’d never really seen before.He was big,never took off his coat or hat and stood in the middle of the room,looking a bit nervous.A homeless guy had just wandered into my birthday party,I thought.And I kept thinking about the guy who hadn't been invited,I meant to head over to him and politely asked him to leave. Wait a minute,I thought.Should anybody be turned away from God's house?Of course other uncertain thoughts crossed my mind: What if he was here to make trouble?What was under that coat?What if he was a terrorist?But some higher born qualities held sway."Hi,"I said,walking over to him."I'm Rick.This is a birthday party for me. Would you like something to eat?"He nodded his head.I got him a plate of food and told him he was welcome to stay. He nodded.He stayed there in the center of the room,smiling and swaying to the music.After a long time I looked for him again,and he was gone.
I've always loved the parable（寓言）of Luke about the man who gives a big dinner and when no one comes,he sends his servants into the city streets to welcome the poor,homeless,disabled and blind.I don't know who invited this guy but I was glad he was there.I hope he had a good time.
1.What do we know about the homeless man?
A. He left the party alone on account of shame.
B. The author was first doubtful and had meant to make him leave.
C. The author would have refused him if they hadn't been in the church.
D. He was invited to the party by the author's friends.
2.What does the underlined part “held sway” in Paragraph 2 mean?
A. Came about slowly.
B. Became very angry.
C. Ruled or controlled.
D. Calmed down suddenly.
3.What do the author and the man Luke have in common?
A. They are willing to help those in need.
B. They are likely to be rich and popular.
C. They like to hold all kinds of parties.
D. They happened to encounter the same homeless man.
4.Which would be the best title for this passage?
A. My unforgettable birthday party.
B. An unexpected birthday guest.
C. How to show love to others.
D. What I have learnt from Luke.
Stuck in Neutral by Terry Trueman
This novel tells the story of Shawn McDaniel,a 14-year-old boy with brain disease.He is highly intelligent,yet unable to move his muscles anti communicate.Through his first-person description,he remains positive about his life, even when people treat him like his brain is damaged.This short novel forces young readers to think about the assumptions they make about people with disabilities,and also addresses euthanasia（安乐死）and quality of life as relevant social problems.
Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt
Frank McCourt's New York Times bestselling memoir（回忆录）tells the story of his life growing up as an extremely poor child in Ireland and how he overcame those circumstances.He wrote the story to inspire young readers to make the most of what they have,and call on them to continue trying and overcome any difficulties they may face.
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch & Jeffrey Zazlow
In 2006,when he was only 45 years old,Randy Pausch suffered from cancer and learned he had only three to six months to live.Inspired by a professor's inspirational lecture,Pausch co-authored a book named The Last Lecture with Jeffrey Zazlow within a few short months.In spite of his disease,the book,is surprisingly encouraging.It encourages young readers to focus on what's truly important in life.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
This story has become a classic clue to its honest look at the everyday lives of teenagers.Through the eyes of the 15-year-old writer,Charlie,the novel details the daily trails that many teenagers face,but it also deals with social problems like drug abuse.It also focuses on the roles that friendship,family and love play in helping us get through difficult times.
1.What can we know about Shawn McDaniel?
A. He leads a sad life.
B. He likes to chat with people.
C. He is optimistic about his life.
D. He is brain-damaged.
2.What does Frank McCourt write his memoir for?
A. To recall his life.
B. To show his childhood suffering.
C. To show his talents in writing.
D. To influence young readers.
3.What leads Randy Pausch to write the Last Lecture?
A. The importance of following dreams.
B. The inspiration from a lecture.
C. His suffering from cancer.
D. His limited living time.
4.Why has the The Perks of Being a Wall flower become a classic novel?
A. Because it details teenagers’ daily lives honestly.
B. Because it is written by a 15-year-old teenager.
C. Because it focuses on friendship,family and love.
D. Because it deals with social problems like drug abuse.
2022年北京--张家口冬奥会将在北京和张家口举行，为了确保冬奥会圆满成功，组委会发起了志愿者招募活动。假如你是北京某中学学生王倩，希望能成为一名志愿者。请按要求用英文给组委会写一封申请信，内容如下：
基本情况 | 年龄、性别、学历 |
个人条件 | 英语好、爱好体育、善于交往、乐于助人、熟悉本地情况 |
我的承诺 | 提供最佳服务 |
注意： 1. 词数100左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 开头和结尾已为你写好，不计入总词数。
Dear Sir/Madam,
My name is Wang Qian. __________________________________________________
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Yours faithfully,
Wang Qian
假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。
增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（∧），并在其下面写出该加的词。
删除：把多余的词用斜线（＼）划掉。
修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。
注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；
2. 只允许修改 10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分
Dear Jenny,
Welcome to my school! When you arrive, there will be a party for you organizing by my classmates. You may attend to English classes to feel a differently learning style. After that, you can go to your host family that you can experience the Chinese way of life. You can have meals together chatting anything that interests us.
The host family will also show you around some famous scenic spot. You can see people selling kites everywhere because our city was home to kites. There are many kinds of kites to choose from. So isn’t it the good idea to buy some for your friends? Write to me unless you have any questions about the schedule.
Best wishes.
Yours,
Zhang Ming
We usually rely on Hollywood 1. (hero) to show up on our screens and defeat the bad guys. Yet Wolf Warrior II has proven that a Chinese moviemaker can
2. (entertainment) audiences just as well.
The man in question is Leng Feng, 3. (play) by Wu Jing, the film’s writer and director. Leng is a 4. (fear) former special forces soldier of the People’s Liberation Army. During a military rebellion in 5. African country, Leng almost single-handedly helps Chinese workers and African locals escape the war-torn nation.
In both acting and technical terms, the film is similar 6. a Hollywood blockbuster. It features quality action scenes and stunts（特技）,7. (include) gun fights, car chases and an underwater fight.
Wolf Warrior II took a record-breaking 3.4 billion yuan in the first 13 days since its release on July 27. But the 8. (fight) scenes alone don’t explain the movie’s 9. (succeed)--it’s also the patriotism（爱国主义）and spirit of the film projects 10. have deeply impressed Chinese audiences.
I decided to ski to the North Pole. It was after I saw a(n) ______ in a newspaper looking for people to join a team that would ______ 350 miles to the Magnetic North Pole. Back in 1996, a woman from the UK had never ______ this challenge. I wondered what it would be like to ______ in temperatures that cold, so I sent off for the application form.
When the application form ______, it said “Are You Man Enough for the Ultimate Challenge? ” and it was ________ pictures of male explorers. I was angry and decided that women could do it too, so it made me even more ______ to get on the team.
Over 500 individuals _______ for a place in the team, and the selection process included physical and psychological tests designed to _______ the best group. One test was to complete the Sandhurst military assault course, where the UK’s best officers are trained, and it’s not for _______. We had to climb a huge rope ladder, and I stopped at the top because I have a fear of ______. I thought all hope was ______. But two others helped me over, and later I found out that the organizers were not looking for amazing ______, but great team players, and it was this moment _______ had shown them who would look out for others in the team. I had also shown my real self, and in a place like the Arctic, you have to be yourself,_______there is nowhere to hide. These _______ of asking for help and showing your real self are necessary for women to master.
I realized that by being yourself, I could _______. I was chosen for the team, and as a result became the _______ British woman to ski to the Magnetic North Pole. I realized that I could achieve more than I ever ______ -but more importantly, by sharing my story with others, I could ______ them to take a step into the unknown.
1.A. notice B. report C. announcement D. advertisement
2.A. run B. ski C. drive D. fly
3.A. enjoyed B. ignored C. accomplished D. received
4.A. survive B. suffer C. exist D. hide
5.A. passed B. arrived C. fetched D. appeared
6.A. in memory of B. kept free of C. full of D. made up of
7.A. determined B. confident C. excited D. satisfied
8.A. waited B. looked C. competed D. cared
9.A. train B. pick C. develop D. challenge
10.A. everyone B. someone C. anyone D. no one
11.A. heights B. silence C. loss D. changes
12.A. left B. missed C. saved D. lost
13.A. skiers B. team C. individuals D. men
14.A. when B. what C. which D. that
15.A. as B. if C. unless D. though
16.A. talents B. qualities C. lessons D. experiences
17.A. try B. fail C. succeed D. improve
18.A. excellent B. first C. noble D. extra
19.A. imagined B. permitted C. admitted D. remembered
20.A. allow B. require C. promise D. inspire
